Medical/Clinical Assistant

Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio, a private for-profit institution in San Antonio, TX, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient health care settings, including patient intake, basic procedures, and medical recordkeeping.

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate is offered alongside a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate at Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio. Students can expect training in clinical procedures such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams, as well as administrative skills including scheduling, billing basics, and electronic health records management.