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Discover what Central California hospitals look for when hiring SPD, EKG, and Surgical Techs — and how Altamont Healthcare prepares you to stand out in Stockton and Bakersfield.

Published on September 10, 2025. Bakersfield, California has quickly become one of the state’s fastest-growing cities, with new residents moving in every year. Alongside this growth is a rising demand for healthcare professionals. From surgical centers to local hospitals, employers in Kern County are searching for skilled workers—but often struggle to find qualified candidates. That’s...read more

Altamont Healthcare is more than just a school—it’s an opportunity for those in the Stockton and Bakersfield communities to advance their careers and achieve more for themselves and their families.

As inflation continues to rise, more Americans are looking to the trades to improve their economic and professional situations considering they’re faster and more affordable than 4-year colleges.

As a small business, we depend on our community for support & try our best to return that support to our students. We can provide more attention per student than larger institutions can, and we are willing to work with people's budgets & situations as long as students are cooperative and maintain open communication.

There's a sense of personal accomplishment working with professionals in a hospital setting. Learning a career brings individual independence to your life - it ties together the ability to care for yourself and your family and your desire to help patients in need.

As the price of living and education rise, many people are opting for trade school over a college degree 1, 2. The inflated cost of a 4-year college is an enormous barrier to entry for the lower and middle classes. You might be considering a career as a hospital technician or technologist, these professions are...read more