Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. The program prepares students to assist physicians and other healthcare providers with both administrative and clinical duties in medical offices and outpatient settings within the health professions field.

Classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting services area, this program provides foundational training for clinical support roles. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College also offers a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, along with programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology. Students can expect coursework in patient intake, vital signs, medical terminology, and basic clinical procedures.