Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Eastern Maine Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Bangor, Maine. The program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to support clinical and administrative functions in outpatient healthcare settings, including taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and handling medical records and scheduling.

Eastern Maine Community College offers several health-related programs alongside medical assisting, including Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Radiologic Technology. The college also provides programs in Computer Support Specialist, Electrician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies. Students in the medical assisting program gain preparation for professional certification and entry-level employment in physician offices, community health centers, and other ambulatory care facilities in the Bangor, Maine area.