Founded in 1977, San Joaquin Valley College provides certificate
and Associate Degree programs in the business, medical and
technical career fields Graduates can earn an A.S. degree in as
few as 14 months, and be prepared to start a new career.
Our students enjoy accelerated classroom learning, individual
attention and a head start into a career through working in
externships. Flexible morning, afternoon and evening class
schedules accommodate working adults and busy students who might
otherwise miss opportunities. Career placement assistance is
available to students and graduates of 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:
Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting - Associate of
Science
Program Highlights
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SJVC's Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA)
program trains you in both administrative and clinical medical
procedures for medical offices and specialty clinics. A Medical
Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled member of the health
care team who is dedicated to assisting in patient care.
Learn
- Insurance billing
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient information coding
- Injection Administration
- Electrocardiograms
- Venipuncture & skin puncture
- CPR & First Aid
Training includes a clinical externship which allows students to
further their studies in a real-world medical environment.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained medical assistant is qualified to work in a
variety of medical environments such as medical offices, clinics,
hospitals, laboratories, medical supply and equipment sales or
insurance billing companies. Some positions include:
- Medical assistant
- Medical records clerk
- Ward clerk
- Medical secretary
- Admissions Clerk
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to
sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam (RMA).
Clinical Medical Assisting - Associate of Science or Certificate
Program Highlights
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The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers extensive
back office training to provide support to physicians and direct
patient care in a variety of medical settings. Training includes
a balance of classroom instruction with laboratory experience to
create the best opportunity for student understanding and
performance.
Learn
- Injection Administration
- Electrocardiograms
- Venipuncture & skin puncture
- CPR & first aid
- Assisting in minor surgery
- Front office procedures
- Basic lab tests
- Patient education
- Taking & recording vital signs
Career Opportunities
Health care careers are on the rise and expected to increase
dramatically in the years ahead as an aging population requires
growing medical attention. Graduates can expect to secure
positions in a variety of career roles:
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Occupational Health Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
With additional education or training career path advancement
might take you into areas such as Licensed Practical Nurse,
Emergency Medical Technician, Recreational Therapist, Physician
Assistant or other advanced nursing positions.
Certifications Earned
Depending on campus and program, graduates earn an Associate of
Science degree or Certificate and are prepared to sit for the
Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA).
Dental Assisting - Associate of Science or Certificate
Program Highlights
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SJVC's Dental Assisting program trains you in all aspects of
working with a dentist, including patient care, office and
laboratory duties. Our balance of hands-on experience with
classroom instruction covers all aspects of dental assisting
skills and related theory. Whether you use your dental assisting
training for a career chairside or in an administrative capacity,
you are well prepared at the program's completion.
Learn
- Dental anatomy
- Dental radiology
- Dental software
- Preventive dentistry
- Dental practice management
- Dental science
- Coronal polishing
Career Opportunities
Dental Assisting is an in-demand job with many work environment
options available. As a dental assistant or dental office
employee, you can expect to work in such areas as:
- Private dental offices
- Dental colleges
- Dental laboratories
- Private or government hospitals
Certification Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and certifications
in First Aid, coronal polish, radiology and CPR. Graduates are
also eligible to take the State of California Board of Dental
Examiners Examination for State Licensure as a Registered Dental
Assistant (RDA).
Programmatic Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College's Dental Assisting program is
accredited by the State Board of Dental Examiners, Committee on
Dental Auxiliaries and California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Health Care Administration - Associate of Science
Program Highlights
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SJVC's Health Care Administration program gives you the expert
training you need to perform front office duties in a health care
setting. Course studies include office management, medical
terminology, patient record keeping, bookkeeping, accounting,
insurance claims preparation, professional communication, general
operation of a health care facility and computer training using
Microsoft Office and Medical Manager.
Learn
- Medical insurance principles
- Computer concepts
- Insurance coding
- Medical terminology
- Medical billing
- Economics & finance
Students complete an extensive externship in the field under the
direct supervision of an office manager or medical director.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained health care administrators are in demand by busy
medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories,
billing offices and medical supply distributors. You can expect
to qualify for such roles as:
- Front office assistant
- Billing or insurance clerk
- Data entry clerk
- Collections clerk
- Admitting clerk
Certification Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to
sit for the RMA-Administration exam.
Pharmacy Technology - Associate of Science
Program Highlights
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SJVC's Pharmacy Technology program prepares you to work under the
direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist as part of a team
responsible for carrying out a doctor's pharmaceutical orders.
Pharmacy Technicians assist in the various activities of
compounding, distributing and dispensing of medications.
Learn
- Pharmacy law and ethics
- Pharmacology
- Computer data entry
- Pharmacy science & clinical applications
- Prescription processing
Training includes a balance of classroom and lab instruction, as
well as an externship component, which allows you experiential
learning in an actual clinical environment.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained pharmacy technician can expect to work in a highly
respected, professional environment as an integral part of a
health care team. Pharmacy technicians work in areas such as:
- Franchise pharmacies
- Home health care agencies
- Correctional facilities
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical outside sales
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are qualified
for licensure with the State of California to be registered as a
Pharmacy Technician (PhT). Graduates are eligible to take the
National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's examination to
become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), recognized
nationally as an exceptional pharmacy technician candidate.
Surgical Technology - Associate of Science
Program Highlights
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Our Surgical Technology program prepares you to be an integral
part of a medical team whose responsibility it is to exercise
precise and harmonious procedures and practices in an operating
room environment. Surgical technologists work closely with
surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical
personnel to deliver the highest level of patient care.
Learn
- Medical terminology
- Legal, moral and ethical aspects
- Surgical procedures
- Surgical techniques
- CPR and First Aid
Instruction also includes an extensive clinical rotation to give
students hands-on experience in the surgical environment.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained Surgical Technologists are in high demand. You can
expect to work in professional environments such as:
- Hospital operating rooms
- Physician's offices
- Surgery centers
- Emergency departments
- Dental surgery offices
- Delivery rooms
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to
take the National Certification exam for Surgical Technologists.
Programmatic Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College's Surgical Technology program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Science
Program Highlights
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Our Veterinary Technology program prepares you the with the
skills you need to help animals when they need it most. This
in-depth training covers all areas of animal patient care, from
lab tests to radiology procedures and surgical assisting.
Curriculum also focuses on communication skills involving pet
owner education and counseling for the care of sick animals, as
well as preventive measures.
Learn
- Fundamentals of animal nursing
- Pharmacology
- Diagnostic imaging
- Front office procedures
- Diseases of small animals
- Laboratory procedures
- Surgical assisting
- Communication skills
- Farm animal medicine
Training also includes extensive externship rotations in various
animal care environments, giving students real-world medical
experience.
Career Opportunities
Veterinary Technicians work as a professional assistant to a
veterinarian and work in a variety of settings such as:
- Companion animal clinics
- Emergency medicine
- Animal shelters
- Animal control
- Zoo or wild animal parks
- Biomedical research institutions
- Animal training facilities
- Pet nutrition educators
- Veterinary pharmaceutical representatives
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to
work as a Veterinary Assistant.
*Upon completion of this program, students can qualify to take
the State Board exam under the alternate route. Students can
refer to the California Veterinary Medical board website for
complete details. http://www.vmb.ca.gov
