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San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova

  • 11050 Olson Dr., Suite 210,
  • Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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San Joaquin Valley College

Overview

San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California-including an Online division and offers 20 accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.

Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.

Why SJVC?

Ask one of our graduates about their SJVC experience; they'll describe it as a life change - not just a step in their career development. SJVC offers:

Degree Programs with Hands-On Career Training

With a core of general education courses alongside specialized career training, SJVC enables graduates to receive their Associate of Science degree in addition to career specific certifications and licensure preparedness. Students get the classroom instruction and real-world experience they need to compete in today's job market.

Flexible, Accelerated Learning

SJVC courses are offered year-round, with flexible hours in morning, afternoon and evening classes to accommodate working students. Most courses of study can be completed in only 15 to 18 months.

Accreditation

San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of federal and state grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and institutional payment plans.

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Respiratory Therapy - Associate's

SJVC's Respiratory Therapy program prepares you to be a member of an elite health care team that evaluates, treats and manages patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.

Learn

  • Microbiology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology
  • Computer applications, ethics and psychology
  • Pathology, pharmacology and resuscitation
  • Mechanical ventilation of adults, pediatrics, and newborns
  • Hemodynamics, physical assessment and oxygen delivery
  • Monitoring, radiography and airway management

Students receive over 900 hours of extensive clinical practice in hospitals and clinics to gain real world experience.

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For more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit http://www.sjvcdisclosures.com/.