Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have strong communication skills and good organizational and multi-tasking abilities? If you are interested in a career in the medical field where you work directly alongside doctors to help patients in need, a career as a Clinical Medical Assistant could be a great choice for you!
With High Desert Medical College’s hybrid, hands-on courses, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in as few as 34 weeks!
At High Desert Medical College, our Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to enter the healthcare industry. Clinical medical assistants are critical allied health professionals who perform a variety of duties in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This 34-week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing the use of the electronic health records system, ICD-10 medical billing and coding, as well as venipunctures and EKGs. Students also receive real-world on-the-job experience through an externship.
Students in the Clinical Medical Assisting program learn how to:
Graduates will receive a Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting upon successful completion of the program.
Clinical medical assistants play a key role in healthcare by performing both clinical and administrative tasks, like taking vital signs, assisting with exams, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records. Depending on the setting, they may also draw blood, give injections, or support insurance processing. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced career that offers flexibility and room to grow.
High Desert Medical College’s Clinical Medical Assisting program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks! The morning/afternoon program is 34 weeks when completed at a normal pace, while the evening program is 42 weeks.
HDMC’s Clinical Medical Assisting program is offered in a hybrid online format. Students learn classroom theory online while completing hands-on training in labs on campus. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of HDMC’s Clinical Medical Assisting graduates go to work in clinics, doctors’ offices, medical groups, surgery centers, and specialty clinics such as pediatrics, oncology, and neurology. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In HDMC’s Clinical Medical Assisting Program, you’ll gain real-world skills. From taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams to managing medical records and insurance forms, you’ll gain the skills needed for both front- and back-office roles. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion (a Clinical Medical Assisting diploma) as well as CPR and First Aid certification from the Red Cross. Upon completion of the program, graduates will also be prepared to test for the nationally recognized MA certification.
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem—HDMC offers two high school completion programs to help you get started.
Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.
Yes, HDMC offers flexible scheduling to fit different lifestyles. The Clinical Medical Assisting program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks with morning or afternoon classes, or 42 weeks with evening classes, making it easier for working students to attend. For our current class schedule, contact our admissions team.
Yes, all students complete a clinical externship as part of the program. This externship provides real-world, hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, allowing you to apply the skills you’ve learned in class and build confidence before entering the workforce.
No prior medical experience is required to enroll in our Clinical Medical Assisting program. The program is designed for beginners and provides the foundational knowledge and hands-on training needed to succeed in an entry-level medical assisting role.
High Desert Medical College offers continuous enrollment, with new Clinical Medical Assisting classes starting throughout the year, sometimes as often as every month. Check with our admissions team for the next start date.