Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution located in Atascadero, CA. The program falls within the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in the clinical and administrative tasks performed by medical assistants in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient care settings.

This certificate-level program in the medical/clinical assistant field provides hands-on preparation for entry-level roles supporting health care professionals. Students learn skills that may include patient intake, vital sign measurement, medical recordkeeping, and basic clinical procedures. San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero is part of the broader San Joaquin Valley College system, which offers vocational and technical programs across multiple California locations.