Students in the Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant program will be able to do the following at the course completion: The course prepares Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant students to be multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically trained in administrative, laboratory and clinical procedures for the duties of a medical assistant in doctors’ clinics and hospitals. Students will learn clinical procedures including administering medications, performing an electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. Medical assistants perform routine clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running efficiently. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories of patients, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for a variety of medical procedures, and assisting the physician with routine office procedures.