Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a certificate program of one to two years offered at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville, a private for-profit institution located in Brownsville, TX. The program is classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the health professions and clinical sciences field, preparing students for administrative and clinical support roles in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient health care settings.

This program provides training in both the clinical and administrative functions of a medical assistant, including patient intake, vital signs, medical documentation, billing basics, and clinical procedures. Students can expect hands-on instruction in a vocational setting focused on equipping graduates with the competencies needed to enter the medical assisting workforce in Texas and pursue relevant national certification examinations.