Medical/Clinical Assistant
at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
17
Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,132
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$27,132
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in California
Benchmark: $41,795 — average of 24 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in Bakersfield, California. The program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for entry-level positions in clinical and administrative roles within physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare environments.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield offers a range of related technical and health programs, including Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Surgical Technology, Electrician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology certificates. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect training in clinical procedures, patient communication, medical records, and administrative support functions relevant to outpatient health care settings.
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