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2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate


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The Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate program of study prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties, including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of first aid. This program includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, patient communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostic, testing and treatment procedures. Graduates of this program are awarded a certificate.

Recommended Course Sequence


Program Prerequisites


General Education Courses that must be completed prior to first semester of Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate: 

Semester Total: 8.0 Credits


Semester Total: 10.0 Credits


Total Semester Hours Required: 18.0


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