Your Path to Purpose Starts Close to Home
Whether you are a recent high school graduate or looking for a career change, HDMC is here to help you train for more than just a job.
Every day, our students are changing their lives by choosing a career path that is motivating, interesting, and focused on helping others. They are on their Path to Purpose, and if you live in Bakersfield or anywhere in Kern County, you can be too.
Front Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 7 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
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(661) 579-2901See the Bakersfield Campus Before You Visit
One of the Largest Healthcare Training Facilities in the Central Valley
Our Bakersfield campus spans 26,000+ sq ft of purpose-built medical education space in the heart of downtown. You’ll train in fully equipped labs that replicate real clinical environments, so you’re ready for work from day one.
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We’re Open Late 4 Nights a Week
Extended evening hours Monday–Thursday so you can visit before, during, or after work.
| Department | Mon-Thurs | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Office Hours | 8am-7pm | 8am-5pm |
| Registrar * Open late Tuesdays | 8am-7pm * Tues 10am-7pm | 8am-5pm |
| Instructional | 8am-10pm | 8am-5pm |
Questions?
Here are some common questions from students. If you don’t see your question, reach out to admissions; we’re happy to help.
Yes. High Desert Medical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. HDMC is also licensed by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
High Desert Medical College’s Bakersfield campus is located at 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, just west of Downtown Bakersfield. The campus is close to Highway 99, with easy access from the 24th Street/Rosedale Highway corridor, making it accessible for students commuting from different parts of Bakersfield and the surrounding area.
Students also have plenty of convenient options nearby for before or after class. Along 24th Street and throughout Downtown Bakersfield, you’ll find coffee shops, quick-service restaurants, local dining, and other everyday conveniences.
For students using public transportation, Golden Empire Transit (GET) provides bus service throughout the greater Bakersfield area, while the Bakersfield Amtrak station is less than 2 miles from campus.
HDMC Bakersfield offers healthcare career training in fields such as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Assisting, Cardiac Sonography, MRI, Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technology, Ultrasound Technician, and Vocational Nursing.
Program lengths and schedules vary, with select short-term programs designed to be completed in as little as nine months. Check out the programs above or contact Admissions to find the option that fits your goals.
No appointment is required! Walk-ins are welcome at the HDMC Bakersfield campus. Stop by during front office hours to tour the campus, see the classrooms and labs, meet our team, and learn more about your program options. You can also schedule a visit in advance if you prefer.