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.

Therapeutic Massage - Associate of Science or Certificate
Program Highlights

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San Joaquin Valley College has developed an exciting new AS Degree program offering hands-on training and education for a rewarding career in Therapeutic Massage. Graduates are prepared to practice massage therapy in a variety of professional environments such as medical offices, private practices, spas and salons, or sports clinics. The program covers massage and bodywork therapy techniques, as well as massage therapy business practices and customer/client relations.

Learn:

• Swedish Massage Therapy & Advanced Techniques
• Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Shiatsu
• Spa Therapies, Techniques & Modalities
• Spa Management
• Business & Practice Essentials
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Palpation & Myology
• Palpation & Kinesiology
• Clinical Pathology
• CPR & FIRST AID

You will gain real-world experience at an on-site clinic, working and learning under the supervision of a message therapy professional.

Career Opportunities

Because more people are finding out about the health benefits of therapeutic massage, the opportunities to work in the bodywork therapy industry are expanding. Massage therapists work in private practices or in the medical field with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, chiropractors and acupuncturists.

Graduates are prepared to practice message therapy in a variety of professional environments:

• Spas, Medical Spas & Salons
• Athletic & Sports Clubs
• Cruise Ships
• Vacation Resorts & Hotels
• Family Health Clinics & Centers
• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes

Things you might do on the job:

• Assess patient/client conditions
• Create and adjust massage therapy treatment plans
• Perform appropriate therapeutic treatments
• Provide client education

This is a good career choice if you…

• Are empathetic to others
• Enjoy working in close contact with others
• Enjoy variety in your work
• Are neat and well groomed with a pleasant personality
• Are responsible and dependable
• Can be accepting and non-judgmental of those you treat

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn a Certificate or Associate of Science Degree in Therapeutic Massage and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBTMB), an exam used in 33 states across the country for licensure.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from San Joaquin Valley College - Modesto.