Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Mountain State College is a two- to four-year credential offered by a private for-profit institution located in Parkersburg, WV. This program trains students in both clinical and administrative tasks performed in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory care settings, including patient intake, clinical procedures, and records management.

This program falls within the allied health and medical assisting field under CIP code 51.0801. Mountain State College in Parkersburg provides students with focused, career-oriented training designed to prepare them for entry-level medical assistant roles. The program's extended duration reflects a comprehensive curriculum that balances clinical skill development with the administrative competencies expected of medical assistants in a variety of healthcare environments.