Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Harrisburg Area Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered at this public institution in Harrisburg, PA. The program prepares students to perform administrative and clinical support tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings.

This program falls within the health professions and clinical sciences field (CIP 51.0801), covering clinical procedures, medical office administration, patient communication, and basic laboratory techniques. Students at Harrisburg Area Community College can also consider related certificate programs including Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. The medical/clinical assistant program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions supporting healthcare providers in ambulatory care settings.