Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Frederick Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Frederick, MD. The program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other ambulatory care settings.

Frederick Community College offers this health-focused certificate alongside several other programs, including Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect instruction in patient intake procedures, medical recordkeeping, basic clinical skills such as vital signs and phlebotomy, and professional communication in health care environments.