Hands On Clinical Skills
Practice taking vital signs, drawing blood, running EKGs, and giving injections in our campus labs, plus electronic health records and billing.
Become a Medical Assistant in Lancaster, CA
Earn your Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate in as few as 34 weeks with hands on labs and a clinical externship included.
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What You'll Learn in HDMC's Clinical Medical Assisting Program
Our Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks and combines classroom learning, lab training, and a clinical externship so you build real patient care skills before you graduate.
160 Hour Clinical Externship
Every student completes 160 hours of clinical externship, gaining real experience working with patients in a healthcare setting before graduation.
CPR & First Aid Certified
Earn your CPR and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross as part of the program, so you finish with credentials employers value.
National MA Exam Prep
Prepare to test for a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, with training that covers both clinical and administrative skills.
Why Choose High Desert Medical College?
What Sets HDMC Apart
Nationally Accredited
Accredited by ACCET, a nationally recognized agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education, and licensed to operate by California's BPPE.
Financial Aid Options
Federal grants, loans, and work study are available for those who qualify, and our Financial Aid Office will guide you through the FAFSA.
Career Services
Our team helps place you at your externship site and supports your job search with resume help and placement assistance.
Convenient Location
Our Lancaster campus offers 26,000 square feet of training space, with offices open until 7pm Monday through Thursday for tours.
Take the Next Step Now
Ready to start a career helping patients every day? At High Desert Medical College, you'll build practical skills in our campus labs, learning to take vital signs, draw blood, run EKGs, give injections, and manage electronic health records. Then you'll put those skills to work during 160 hours of clinical externship in a real healthcare setting. In as few as 34 weeks, you can earn your Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate, receive CPR and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross, and prepare to test for a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification. Click the button below to get started today!
- Hands On Clinical Skills
- 160 Hour Clinical Externship
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- National MA Exam Prep
Where Your Medical Assisting Career Can Take You
Your training prepares you for both front office and back office roles across a range of healthcare settings, from family practices to busy urgent care clinics.
- Medical Offices
- Pediatric Offices
- Hospital Outpatient Departments
- Urgent Care Clinics
- Emergency Rooms
- Specialty Practices