Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Institute of Technology is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Salem, OR. The program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and provides students with training in clinical and administrative functions performed in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare environments, including patient documentation, vital signs measurement, and basic clinical procedures.

Students can expect a curriculum that covers both the front-office and back-office responsibilities of a medical assistant role. Institute of Technology in Salem also offers a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program, giving students an additional allied health pathway at the same institution. The program is suited for students seeking to enter the healthcare workforce in an entry-level clinical support role.