Medical/Clinical Assistant

Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria, a private for-profit institution located in Elyria, OH, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This program falls within the medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for clinical and administrative duties in outpatient and physician office settings, including vital sign measurement, patient intake, examination assistance, and basic medical record keeping.

Ross Medical Education Center focuses on allied health training and is part of a network of campuses offering similar career-focused programs. The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the Elyria campus is designed for students seeking direct entry into healthcare support roles. Students can expect a curriculum combining laboratory and clinical skills training with foundational medical office procedures, positioning graduates for employment as medical assistants in clinics, urgent care centers, and specialty practices.