Medical/Clinical Assistant

Saddleback College, a public institution in Mission Viejo, CA, offers the Medical/Clinical Assistant program as a one- to two-year certificate. This program prepares students to work in administrative and clinical support roles within physician offices, urgent care centers, and other ambulatory healthcare settings.

The program is part of the medical/clinical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). Saddleback College also offers programs in Web/Multimedia Management, Cosmetology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Drafting and Design Technology, providing students with a range of vocational and technical education options. Students in this program can expect training in clinical skills such as taking vital signs and assisting with examinations, as well as administrative functions including scheduling and patient recordkeeping.