Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at East Los Angeles College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Monterey Park, CA. The program provides students with the foundational clinical and administrative skills needed to work in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare environments.

This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and is one of multiple certificate options at East Los Angeles College. Students may also explore related programs at the school, including Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. The curriculum typically covers patient preparation, vital signs, medical coding basics, and healthcare administrative procedures.