Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Visalia, CA. The program trains students for entry-level positions supporting physicians and other healthcare providers in clinical and administrative capacities, including patient intake, clinical procedures, and office management tasks.

This program falls within the allied health and medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia also offers related programs including Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificates, a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. A longer two-to-four-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate is also available at the same school for students seeking more advanced preparation.