Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program at Edgecombe Community College, a public institution in Tarboro, North Carolina. The program trains students in both administrative and clinical tasks performed in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory care settings.

This program is part of the medical assistant technology field (CIP 51.0801) and is offered alongside a range of health and technical programs at Edgecombe Community College. Related programs include Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in medical terminology, clinical procedures, electronic health records, and patient communication.