Medical/Clinical Assistant

Portland Community College, a public institution in Portland, OR, offers a Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the one-to-two-year certificate level. This program, under CIP code 51.0801, prepares students to perform administrative and clinical support tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other ambulatory care settings.

Students learn skills such as patient intake, vital signs measurement, phlebotomy, medical billing basics, and electronic health records management. Related programs at Portland Community College include Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, and a longer two-to-four-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate for students seeking more comprehensive training. The college also offers certificates in Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician for those exploring other career fields.