Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Lower Columbia College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Longview, WA. The program is in the medical and clinical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and provides students with training in both administrative and clinical functions within medical offices and healthcare facilities, including patient intake, vital signs, medical documentation, and basic clinical procedures.

Lower Columbia College also offers a range of related vocational programs, including certificates in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology/Welder, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. A longer two-to-four-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate is also available at the college for students seeking more in-depth preparation for clinical assisting roles.