Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Fortis Institute-Wayne is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in Wayne, New Jersey. The program trains students in clinical and administrative duties performed in physician offices and outpatient settings, including vital signs measurement, patient intake, medical charting, and basic laboratory procedures.

This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and is one of several certificate programs available at Fortis Institute-Wayne. Related programs at the school include Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, all at the one- to two-year certificate level. Students interested in clinical support roles in outpatient healthcare may find this program aligned with entry-level medical assistant positions.