Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program (1–2 years) at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria prepares students for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is a private for-profit institution located in Santa Maria, CA. This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and provides foundational training in both patient care and office procedures.

Students pursuing this credential can also explore related programs at the same campus, including a longer-format Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate (2–4 years), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificates at both the 1–2 year and 2–4 year levels, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. These options allow students to build on healthcare skills or pursue a different clinical specialty within the same institution.