Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is offered as a certificate program (one to two years) at Oakton College, a public institution in Des Plaines, IL. This program prepares students for clinical and administrative support roles in medical offices, clinics, and healthcare facilities, covering patient intake, basic clinical procedures, and medical recordkeeping.

This certificate falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). Oakton College also offers a variety of technical programs for students seeking hands-on career training, including Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer/Computer Systems Technology, and Building/Property Maintenance at both credential levels. The Des Plaines campus provides multiple healthcare and technical program options within a public community college setting.