Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program (2–4 years) at San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula is offered by this private for-profit institution in Temecula, CA. Classified under CIP 51.0801 in the medical assisting field, the program trains students to perform both administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory care settings.

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula offers several related programs, including Electrician (certificate), Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (certificate), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (certificate), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (certificate), and Surgical Technology/Technologist (certificate). Students in the medical/clinical assistant program can expect coursework covering patient intake, vital signs, medical terminology, electronic health records, phlebotomy, and clinical procedures.