Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate

Non-Credit Certificate

Program Overview

This 12-week hybrid certificate program is designed to provide students with theoretical instruction and practical skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions in a medical office. The Medical Clinical Assistant curriculum will include administrative and clinical patient care theory. Hands-on skills procedures include medical asepsis practices, vital signs, patient examinations, medical laboratory procedures, assisting with minor surgical procedures, physical rehabilitation assistance, pharmacology techniques, EKG applications, and emergency preparedness for the medical office. After finishing the required in-person classes and skills labs with a grade of “C” or better, and submitted all required clinical documents, students will be assigned a clinical internship.

Upcoming Classes – 2025

Location	Days	Lecutre/Lab	Internship	Duration
Boston (ArLab)	Wed/Thur	January 15 – March 28	March 31 – April 18	12 weeks
Quincy	Wed/Thur	January 15 – March 28	March 31 – April 18	12 weeks
Plymouth	Wed/Thur	January 15 – March 28	March 31 – April 18	12 weeks

Details

The training program is time-efficient and affordable.
Option to work in health clinics, private practices, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
Successful completion of the program allows students to sit for the national certification examination.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 23% increase in job opportunities for Medical Assistants through 2028.
The administrative and clinical skills are transferable and can be leveraged in many healthcare careers.

Questions?
Karen Manning, Dean of NHS & Director of QC Boston
kmanning@quincycollege.edu | (617) 405 – 5961

Natasha Simon, Assistant Director of QC Boston
nsimon@quincycollege.edu | (617) 984 – 1799

Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate Courses

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- Course
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- NCN CAC
- Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate
This course is designed for individuals to obtain education and hands-on training for entry level positions.This 12-week hybrid certificate program is designed to provide students with theoretical instruction and practical skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions in a medical office. The Medical Assistant curriculum will include administrative and clinical patient care theory. Hands-on skills procedures include medical asepsis practices, vital signs, patient examinations, medical laboratory procedures, assisting with minor surgical procedures, physical rehabilitation assistance, pharmacology techniques, EKG applications, and emergency preparedness for the medical office. After finishing the required theory classes and skills labs with a grade of "C" or better, and submitted all required clinical documents, students will be assigned a clinical internship.