San Joaquin Valley College

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 seven campuses in Central and Southern California, offering 20 accelerated Associate of Science degree programs in business, medical and technical fields.

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

SJVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for community and junior colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). There are more than 2,000 licensed private vocational colleges in California, and SJVC is one of the eight accredited by WASC.

Clinical Medical Assisting - Certificate & Associate's

Our Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare you to give direct patient care under the direction of a physician in a wide range of medical settings. You will learn medical terminology, medical office management, venipuncture and how to do basic lab tests.

Dental Assisting - Certificate & Associate's

Our Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare you to work under the supervision of a dentist. Hands-on training includes patient care, office administration and laboratory duties, dental anatomy, radiology, preventive dentistry and related software applications.

Medical Office Administration - Certificate & Associate's

Our Medical Office Administration program is designed to prepare you to work in the front office of a medical clinic or hospital. You will learn office management, patient record keeping, bookkeeping and accounting and professional communication.

Pharmacy Technology - Associate's

Our Pharmacy Technology program is designed to prepare you to become part of a team, handling prescription orders under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics covered include pharmacology, prescription processing and computer data entry, as well as hands-on training during an externship in a pharmacy environment.

Respiratory Therapy - Associate's

Our Respiratory Therapy program is designed to prepare you to become a valued member of an elite health care team that evaluates, treats, manages and educates patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. To gain real-world experience, students receive over 840 hours of extensive clinical practice in a hospital setting.

Information

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