Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, CA is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution. This shorter-format program trains students to support clinical and administrative functions in outpatient healthcare settings, including patient intake, vital signs, medical records, and basic clinical procedures.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0801 in the allied health and medical assisting services field. Monterey Peninsula College also offers a longer two- to four-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, as well as related programs in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. Students completing this certificate can expect to be prepared for entry-level medical assistant roles in physician offices and ambulatory care facilities.