Start Your Summer With HDMC’s Short Programs!
Complete Your Career Training in Less Than a Year!
What are you doing this summer? How about beginning your training for a new career?! If you are interested in training for a healthcare career, High Desert Medical College has the programs for you! High Desert Medical College, with locations in Bakersfield, Lancaster and Temecula, California, specializes in training students just like you for healthcare careers in a short amount of time. Our short programs are hands-on and practical, and are designed to be completed quickly, so you can start your new career sooner. If you are in Southern California, and you are interested in healthcare career training, learn more about High Desert Medical College’s short programs!
High Desert Medical College’s Short Programs
High Desert Medical College’s short programs have been thoughtfully designed to provide students with the exact skills and knowledge needed in as short an amount of time as possible – as few as 9 months! Programs are offered in a hybrid-online format, so that students may complete much of their coursework online, while attending on-campus labs for hands-on skills development. Under the guidance of professional faculty, every student receives the personalized instruction and individualized guidance and support they need in order to be successful.
Clinical Medical Assisting
The Clinical Medical Assisting program is achievable in as few as 34 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Medical Assistant. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn how to complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates of the CMA program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Clinical Medical Assisting, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross. Upon completion of the program, graduates will also be prepared to test for the nationally recognized MA certification.
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program is achievable in as few as 34 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Dental Assistant. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn how to greet and prepare patients for exams and treatments, manage dental records and insurance forms, assist dentists and hygienists, and take x-rays and dental impressions. Graduates of the Dental Assisting program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Dental Assisting, as well as receive X-Ray certification, and are prepared to test for relevant industry certifications, such as through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Medical Billing and Coding
The Medical Billing and Coding program is achievable in as few as 35 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in a hospital, medical or dental office, and medical insurance/billing companies. Students learn the knowledge and skills competencies to accurately organize and maintain patient medical records and prepare various health claim forms using medical billing software. Upon completion of the program, graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician program is achievable in as few as 34 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Pharmacy Technician. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn how to fill prescriptions, utilize relevant medical software, recognize the classifications of drugs and scheduled drugs, understand brand, generic, and over the counter (OTC) medications, adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations, and comprehend and perform insurance procedures. Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician program earn a Certificate of Completion, Pharmacy Technician Diploma, and are eligible to apply for the California state licensure from the Board of Pharmacy.* Graduates of HDMC’s program are also prepared to test for the industry-recognized Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
*Licensing by the California State Board of Pharmacy requires fingerprinting, criminal background check, and official High School/GED transcripts to be submitted with the State Board of Pharmacy application. This process may take up to 45 days to complete after graduating from the program; a criminal background may delay the process.
Veterinary Assistant
The Veterinary Assistant program is achievable in as few as 35 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Veterinary Assistant, capable of supporting veterinarians in animal clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, zoos, research labs, and pet boarding facilities. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn real-world skills including exam room preparation, intaking animals for exams, feeding, bathing, and exercising animals, caring for and monitoring animals after surgery or treatment, giving medications, and administering immunizations. Graduates of the VA program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Veterinary Assisting, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Start Your Summer With Career Training at HDMC!
If you want to do something meaningful this summer, consider career training at High Desert Medical College! At HDMC, we are here to help you make your career goals a reality. With convenient locations in Bakersfield, Lancaster and Temecula, California, HDMC is an excellent choice for healthcare career training in Southern California. Give us a call at 888-633-4362 or click here to speak to one of our friendly and helpful admissions representatives about how to get started. You can even make an appointment to tour our campuses or stop by, walk-ins are always welcome! The Short Programs are enrolling now, and classes begin soon!