Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Richland Community College is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this public institution in Decatur, IL. The program is part of the allied health and medical assisting services CIP field (51.0801) and trains students to perform both clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with procedures, as well as administrative duties including scheduling and medical records management.

Richland Community College offers numerous health care and technical programs on the same campus. Students may also be interested in related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. The medical assisting certificate provides a focused pathway toward entry-level employment in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities.