Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Southern California Health Institute is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in North Hollywood, CA. The program falls within the allied health and medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for clinical and administrative responsibilities in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings. Southern California Health Institute is a private for-profit allied health school serving the greater Los Angeles area.

Within the medical assisting field, this certificate covers both clinical skills such as taking vital signs and assisting with examinations, and administrative tasks including scheduling and medical records management. The school also offers a Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program, providing students with a related option in health information and billing at the same institution. Prospective students should contact the school directly for tuition and scheduling information.