About
Clinical Medical Assistant at Delano Adult School in Delano, California, trains medical assistants to support physicians, carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic laboratory tests, and administer medications in physician offices and clinics. The program prepares graduates to take the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam from the National Healthcareer Association. It combines 160 hours of classroom instruction with a 160-hour clinical externship. The primary schedule is a night course meeting Monday through Thursday. The program includes CPR certification training for the Healthcare Provider, a national exam, an externship, and a certificate. No admission prerequisites are stated in the available program information.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: throughout the year
- Tuition: $300 deposit to enroll; $2,995 program fee
- Leads to: national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam from the National Healthcareer Association
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Delano Adult School
Delano Adult School is an adult education institution in Delano, California, offering occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding. Its career-focused offerings are presented within the Delano Joint Union High School District’s academic structure, which also includes Career Technical Education. The school provides both health-care training and business-oriented preparation through its listed programs. Available training includes nursing assistant education, clinical medical assistant preparation, billing and coding specialization, and ECG/EKG-related study. As an adult school, it serves as a district-based option for career education alongside other academic and career pathway resources.