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CIP PROGRAM: 51.0801
Medical/Clinical Assistant.

Summary: A program that 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 medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 8669 10 27
2021 6960 3 27
2022 6360 3 -
2023 5617 6 -
2024 5013 2 -
Change -35.21% -40.00% -100.00%

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51.0809 Anesthesiologist Assistant.
51.0810 Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
51.0811 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
51.0812 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
51.0813 Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
51.0814 Radiologist Assistant.
51.0815 Lactation Consultant.
51.0816 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
51.0817 Reserved.
51.0899 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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