Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at West Los Angeles College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Culver City, CA. The program falls under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field and prepares students to carry out both clinical and administrative support duties in outpatient health care environments such as physician offices and community clinics.

West Los Angeles College also offers a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the two-to-four-year level, as well as related programs including Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. Students in this shorter program can expect foundational training in patient intake, clinical procedures, medical terminology, and electronic health record use.