Medical Clinical Assistants are at the heart of every healthcare organization. In this role, you play a vital part in creating a positive patient experience, improving efficiency, and expanding access to care. As the first and last point of contact for patients, you help set the tone for each visit, ensuring individuals feel welcomed, supported, and confident in the care they receive.
This 424-hour course through Midwest Career Source combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab experience to prepare students for entry-level roles as medical clinical assistants. The program is designed to develop competency across key learning areas, including knowledge, technical skills, and professional behavior, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to succeed in a healthcare setting.
This program prepares students for an entry-level role as a medical clinical assistant, supporting physicians and nursing teams in day-to-day clinical operations. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students gain the practical experience needed to succeed in a healthcare setting.
The course is designed to build a strong foundation in patient care, general healthcare knowledge, and administrative and business skills essential for today’s medical environments.
The curriculum follows the Illinois Department of Labor’s program model and combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certification of completion and be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) examination.
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