Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at West Georgia Technical College, a public institution located in Waco, GA. This program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform administrative and clinical duties in physician offices, clinics, and other health care facilities.

West Georgia Technical College offers a broad range of health-related and technical programs, including Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect training in medical terminology, patient intake procedures, vital signs, phlebotomy, and basic clinical support tasks required in outpatient health care settings.