Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program (1 to 2 years) at Florida State College at Jacksonville is offered by this public institution in Jacksonville, FL. Under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field, this shorter-format certificate prepares students for entry-level clinical and administrative support roles in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Students develop skills in patient intake, basic clinical procedures, and medical office operations.

Florida State College at Jacksonville offers this medical assisting certificate alongside a broad range of health sciences programs. Related programs at the school include a longer-format Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate (2 to 4 years), Clinical Research Coordinator (certificate, 2 to 4 years), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (certificate, 1 to 2 years), Physical Therapy Assistant (certificate, 2 to 4 years), and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician EMT Paramedic (certificate, 1 to 2 years). Students can expect instruction in vital signs, medical terminology, EHR documentation, and clinical procedures within the medical assisting field.