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:
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).
