Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate (1 to 2 years) at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is offered at the school's Salida, CA campus. As a private for-profit institution, the college provides vocational training programs in both healthcare and skilled trades. This program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in clinical procedures, patient interaction, and administrative tasks common to physician offices and outpatient settings.

For students seeking a longer credential in the same field, San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto also offers a Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the 2-to-4-year level. Additional healthcare options include a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate. Trades-focused students can explore Electrician programs at two credential levels and an Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate, all available at the same Salida campus.