Clinical Medical Assistant Program — Apply

Applying

Application Procedures

Read ALL instructions in their entirety before completing the application.

Students must complete all prerequisites before applying to the Clinical Medical Assistant Program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to complete all application requirements and procedures. Failure to meet any requirement will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for selection.

Students must submit completed application with copies of all required documents to be considered for selection in the Clinical Medical Assistant Program. Applications must be dropped off in person to the Nursing & Allied Health office (MS 178) or sent by mail. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For complete program information, please refer to the Bakersfield College Clinical Medical Assistant Brochure.

Forms & Required Documents

1. CMA Application
   1. Print and complete all sections. The application must be legible.
2. Program Demographic Information and Authorization to Release Information form
3. Transcripts
   1. Submit unofficial or official Bakersfield College transcripts and transcripts from all other colleges attended showing completed prerequisite courses.
   2. All applicants must include these transcripts in the application packet, regardless of evaluation status.
4. Proof of Immunizations
   1. MMR - One of the following is required: 2 doses of the MMR Vaccine OR Positive Titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Blood Test)
   2. Varicella - One of the following is required: 2 doses of the Varicella Vaccine OR Positive Varicella Titer (Blood Test)
   3. Hepatitis B - One of the following is required: 3 doses of the Hepatitis B Vaccine OR 2 doses of Heplisav-B OR Positive Hepatitis B Titer (Blood Test)
   4. Tdap: Tdap vaccination dated within the last 10 years is required
   5. COVID-19 vaccination - SUMMER 2026: Not Required
   6. Additional Requirements - Flu Shot for current season (Not required for SUMMER session/Fall courses can complete after August 1st)
5. CPR / American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card for Healthcare Providers (MEDS B52 satisfies this requirement)

Failure to meet all application requirements or meet the application deadline will result in an incomplete application and will not be considered for selection.

If you have taken courses from any college other than Bakersfield College:      

• Apply for Admission to BC either in person at the Admissions & Records office or apply on-line. Follow the Steps.
• Order an official copy of your transcripts from your previous college(s);
• Submit the official copy of your transcripts along with a Request for Evaluation to the Admissions & Records office.
• If you have taken courses from Porterville College or Cerro Coso Community College you do not need to submit official copies of transcripts for evaluation, but rather you ONLY need to submit the Request for Evaluation form to the BC Admissions & Record Office so they can convert the coursework to BC equivalent courses.

Application Period

A complete application must be received in the Nursing & Allied Health Office (MS 178) during the designated filing period listed below. Applications submitted before or after these dates will not be accepted.

• June 15 - 30 for Fall courses
• October 15 - 30 for Spring courses
• March 15 - 30 for Summer courses