Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at South Texas College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in McAllen, TX. Classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the health services and allied health field, the program trains students to perform administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Coursework typically covers patient intake, medical recordkeeping, specimen collection, and basic clinical procedures.

South Texas College also offers a shorter-duration Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the one-to-two-year level, along with related programs in Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Construction Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, and Drafting and Design Technology. Students in this two-to-four-year track can expect a more comprehensive preparation for entry-level clinical assistant roles across a variety of healthcare environments.