Medical/Clinical Assistant

Jose Maria Vargas University, a private for-profit institution located in Pembroke Pines, FL, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This certificate-level program provides training in the clinical and administrative tasks performed by medical assistants working in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient settings.

The program falls under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field. Students can expect instruction in areas such as vital signs, patient intake, medical recordkeeping, phlebotomy basics, and office procedures. Jose Maria Vargas University serves students in the Pembroke Pines area seeking a focused credential to enter the healthcare workforce in a support role without completing a full degree program.