San Joanquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga
San
Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cucamonga
10641 Church St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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 five 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 - Associate's
The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC provides extensive
back office training for a rewarding position which provides support
to physicians, as well as direct patient care in a variety of medical
settings. Training includes a balance of classroom instruction with
laboratory experience and an extensive externship in a medical clinic
or laboratory environment. Graduates are prepared to sit for the
Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA).
With additional education or training, some graduate advance into
areas such as Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician,
Recreational Therapist, Physician Assistant or other advanced nursing
positions.
Dental Assisting - Associate's
This 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.
Graduates are also eligible to take the State of California Board
of Dental Examiners Examination for State Licensure as a Registered
Dental Assistant (RDA). SJVC's Dental Assisting program is accredited
by the State Board of Dental Examiners, Committee on Dental Auxiliaries,
California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Medical Office Administration - Associate's
SJVC's Medical Office Administration 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,
professional communication, insurance claims preparation, CPT and
ICD-9 coding, as well as the professional organization and operation
of a health care facility. Training also includes microcomputer
technology, using current industry software. Graduates are eligible
for certification as a Medical Records Coder after one year of practice
in the field.
Pharmacy Technology - Associate's
This 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. Training includes equal involvement in classroom
and lab instruction, as well as an externship component.
Graduates are qualified for licensure with the State of California
as a registered Pharmacy Technician (PhT). Graduates are also eligible
to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s examination
to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
