Medical/Clinical Assistant

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.