San Joaquin Valley College

Overview

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.

Why SJVC?

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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.

Administrative Health Care Management - Associate of Science or Certificate
Program Highlights

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SJVC's Administrative Health Care Management program provides in-depth training for the front office position of a busy medical practice or facility. Hands-on experience and classroom instruction include the study of office management, patient record-keeping, bookkeeping and accounting, and professional communication.

Learn

• Medical insurance principles
• Computer skills & concepts
• Microsoft® Office software
• Medical law & ethics
• Human relations
• Medical terminology
• General psychology
• Health care management
• Medical office billing & records software
• HIPAA regulations

Career Opportunities

Recent legislation regarding patient files privacy and medical insurance coding and billing has made it necessary for physicians and medical facilities to rely upon and have complete confidence in the abilities of those who manage their practices. This has propelled health care management to an elite, in-demand and well-paying position, where signing bonuses are not uncommon. Well-trained health care management professionals are in demand by busy medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, billing offices, insurance companies and medical supply distributors. You can expect to qualify for roles such as:

• Front Office Medical Assistant
• Customer Service Representative
• Billing or Insurance Clerk
• Medical Coder
• Medical Secretary

Programmatic Accreditation

Depending on campus and program, graduates earn an Associate of Science degree or Certificate, are student members of the Academy of Professional Coders and are eligible for certification as a Medical Records Coder after one year of practice in the field.

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for membership in several nationally recognized professional organizations. These professional associations offer a variety of national certification and credentialing examinations such as (CMAS); Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC; and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

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).

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.

Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Science
Program Highlights

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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.

Career Opportunities

Well-trained respiratory therapists are in tremendous demand in such areas as acute care hospitals, durable medical equipment companies, sub-acute facilities, home care agencies, physicians' offices, or managed care organizations; as well as specialized areas, such as sleep labs and pulmonary function labs. Some position opportunities include:

• Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
• Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
• Clinical Educator/Clinical Specialist
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Asthma Specialist
• Biomedical/Research/Sales

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for state licensure and national credentialing examinations, including Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Information

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