Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden, a private for-profit school in Hamden, CT. Under CIP code 51.0801, this program covers the administrative and clinical skills used in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings, preparing students for entry-level medical assisting roles.

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden also offers a range of trade and healthcare programs for students exploring different career paths, including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. These options reflect the school's focus on hands-on, career-oriented training across both healthcare and skilled trades fields.