Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is located in Ventura, CA. Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is a public institution offering this one-to-two-year certificate under CIP code 51.0801 in the health sciences field. The program trains students in clinical and administrative tasks performed in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient health care settings, including patient intake, vital signs, medical records, and basic clinical procedures.

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education also offers related certificate programs, including Network and System Administration/Administrator, 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. While these programs span different fields, they reflect the school's range of applied training options for adult learners. Graduates of the Medical/Clinical Assistant program are prepared for entry-level roles as medical assistants in a variety of ambulatory care environments in the Ventura, CA region and beyond.