Medical/Clinical Assistant

St Charles Community College, a public institution in Cottleville, MO, offers a one-to-two-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in outpatient health care settings, covering clinical skills such as vital signs, phlebotomy, and electrocardiography, as well as administrative duties including scheduling, billing, and electronic health record management.

This program is part of the allied health assisting field (CIP 51.0801). St Charles Community College also offers related programs including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Registered Nursing at the certificate level. Students can expect a curriculum that blends didactic instruction with hands-on clinical training, typically including an externship component in a medical office or clinic.