Certificate in Medical Assisting: Clinical & Administrative Skills

This introductory course familiarizes students with essential medical assistant responsibilities in a healthcare setting.
About this Event

Introduce students to patient intake, vital signs, infection prevention, clinical documentation, examination-room preparation, specimen-handling principles, and medical office administration.

Hands-on experience: Practice with training equipment, vital-sign simulations, PPE, infection-control procedures, mock patient encounters, and clinical documentation.

Career pathways: Medical assistant trainee and clinical support roles, subject to employer requirements and applicable state rules.

Important: This certificate alone does not automatically confer eligibility for a nationally recognized medical assisting credential or authorize restricted clinical procedures. Clinical training, externships, and employer eligibility requirements must be verified.

120-Hour Certificate Course

Clinical Support • Patient Care

This introductory course familiarizes students with essential medical assistant responsibilities in a healthcare setting. Students explore basic clinical terminology, infection prevention, patient communication, vital signs, and administrative support procedures.

Topics covered

• Medical assistant roles and responsibilities.
• Patient identification and professional communication.
• Hand hygiene and infection prevention.
• Introduction to vital signs and measurement principles.
• Basic clinical documentation.
• Patient preparation and examination room organization.
• Confidentiality and patient safety.

Hands-on learning: Demonstrations and supervised practice using training equipment, simulated vital-sign measurements, infection-control exercises, and mock patient encounters.

Final examination and certification: NHA, subject to the applicable certification requirements and eligibility criteria.

Important: This is a 120-hour course, medical assistant education program or any required clinical training. The appropriate NHA certification pathway and eligibility should be confirmed before enrollment.

Ideal for: Individuals exploring medical assisting or preparing to pursue additional clinical training.