Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a certificate program (one to two years) offered at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, a public institution in Altoona, PA. The program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in the administrative and clinical tasks performed by medical assistants in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center also offers related certificate programs including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Cabinetmaking and Millwork.

Students can expect training in areas such as patient intake, medical recordkeeping, basic clinical procedures, and healthcare communication. Additional certificate programs at the school include Electrical and Power Transmission Installers and Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, representing the center's range of trade and health career pathways in Altoona, PA. This certificate is intended for students preparing to enter entry-level clinical or administrative healthcare roles.