The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC’s Bakersfield campus provides hands-on training and entry-level courses for those interested in the field of medical assisting. Students will learn how to draw blood, maintain patient records, prepare patients for exams, and more. Are you ready to advance your career in clinical medical assisting? Enroll today and earn a Certificate of Completion in as few as nine months. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam after finishing the program.