Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Frontier Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Fairfield, IL. The program is part of the allied health and medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for clinical and administrative support roles in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare environments.

Frontier Community College also offers a shorter Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the one-to-two-year level, as well as programs in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, reflecting a broad vocational and technical program mix. Students in the two-to-four-year medical assisting program can expect more in-depth training in clinical procedures, medical records, patient communication, and healthcare documentation.