Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Mildred Elley-New York Campus in New York, New York is a one- to two-year certificate program offered by this private for-profit institution. The program prepares students for clinical and administrative support work in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory healthcare settings.

This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and is one of a focused set of healthcare programs at Mildred Elley-New York Campus. Related offerings at the school include a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the two- to four-year level and a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate. Students can expect instruction covering clinical tasks such as taking patient histories and assisting with examinations, as well as administrative duties including appointment scheduling, medical billing basics, and electronic health records use.