High Desert Medical College Campuses

High Desert Medical College's Bakersfield Campus specializes in healthcare education, offering comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in the medical field. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training, clinical experience, and theoretical knowledge to meet the demands of the healthcare industry.

Main courses and programs include the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), which provides foundational nursing skills including patient care, pharmacology, and clinical rotations in local hospitals. Students learn anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and nursing fundamentals over 24 months.

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology): A 22-month program covering abdominal, obstetric, and vascular sonography, with extensive lab practice and clinical externships to produce skilled sonographers.
• Vocational Nursing: 14-month certificate program focusing on basic nursing procedures, patient assessment, medication administration, and legal aspects of nursing, culminating in NCLEX-PN preparation.
• Surgical Technology: 16-month program training students in sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, anesthesia, and operating room procedures through simulated surgeries and clinical partnerships.
• Medical Assisting: 9-month diploma covering administrative duties like scheduling and billing, plus clinical skills such as phlebotomy, EKG, and vital signs in a physician office setting.
• Pharmacy Technician: 9-month course on drug classifications, compounding, inventory management, and state certification exam prep for retail and hospital pharmacies.

Additional offerings include Respiratory Therapy, preparing students for critical care roles with ventilator management and pulmonary diagnostics. All programs feature state-of-the-art simulation labs, experienced faculty, and high job placement rates. The campus supports flexible scheduling for working students, financial aid options, and career services. Graduates are equipped to excel in diverse healthcare environments, from clinics to trauma centers, contributing to community health in the High Desert region and beyond. Programs align with accrediting bodies like ABHES and ACICS, ensuring quality education. Extracurricular activities include health fairs and professional networking events to enhance resumes and skills. With a focus on compassionate care and technical proficiency, HDMC Bakersfield Campus transforms aspirations into professional success, fostering lifelong learning in healthcare.