Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Lower Columbia College is a two-to-four-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 extended training in clinical and administrative healthcare support functions, including patient care procedures, medical documentation, diagnostic support tasks, and front-office operations in medical settings.

Lower Columbia College offers a range of complementary programs in both trades and healthcare, 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 shorter one-to-two-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate is also available for students seeking a faster pathway into clinical assisting careers.