Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Delano, a private for-profit institution located in Delano, CA. The program prepares students to work in ambulatory care environments, covering both administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing and clinical duties including patient intake, vital signs, and basic diagnostic procedures.

This program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). San Joaquin Valley College-Delano focuses on career-oriented health training, and this certificate provides a direct pathway into physician offices, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Students completing this program gain practical skills applicable to entry-level medical assistant positions throughout California and other states.