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Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities.  \nThe Clinical Medical Assistant Program  \nThe purpose of this program is to prepare students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. 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