Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a certificate program (1 to 2 years) at Nash Community College, a public institution located in Rocky Mount, NC. This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings.

Nash Community College offers a variety of related programs, including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General at both the 1-to-2-year and 2-to-4-year certificate levels, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Other, and Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect coursework in medical terminology, vital signs, patient intake, electronic health records, and basic clinical procedures used in ambulatory care environments.