Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a one-to-two-year certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia, a private for-profit institution in Hesperia, CA. Under CIP code 51.0801, the program falls within the health professions field and trains students in both administrative and clinical tasks performed in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings.

Related programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia include Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels, as well as Electrician and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect coursework covering patient intake, vital signs, clinical procedures, electronic health records, medical coding, and professional communication, preparing them for entry-level roles in ambulatory care environments.