Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Columbia-Greene Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Hudson, NY. The program prepares students to assist physicians and other healthcare providers with administrative and clinical tasks in medical offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities.

This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and is one of several health and technical programs at Columbia-Greene Community College. Related programs at the school include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Building Construction Technology/Technician, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Students can expect training in patient intake procedures, clinical documentation, specimen collection, vital signs, and basic clinical support tasks.