Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Community College of Allegheny County is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public college in Pittsburgh, PA. Situated within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801), the program prepares students for clinical and administrative duties in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings, including patient intake, vital signs, and medical recordkeeping.

Students develop both clinical and front-office skills needed for entry-level medical assistant positions. Community College of Allegheny County also offers related programs including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer Support Specialist, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Barbering/Barber at its Pittsburgh campus.