Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant one-to-two-year certificate program at Phoenix College is offered by this public institution in Phoenix, AZ. Classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field, the program prepares students for entry-level clinical and administrative roles in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient health care settings.

Phoenix College also offers a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate (two-to-four years) for students seeking more comprehensive training. Other related programs at the school include Recording Arts Technology/Technician (certificate, one-to-two years and two-to-four years), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (certificate), Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (certificate), and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (certificate). Students can expect training in patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, medical office procedures, and basic clinical support tasks.