San Joaquin Valley College
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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 and Administrative Medical Assisting - Associate's
This program trains you in the practical applications of both administrative and clinical medical procedures for medical offices and medical specialty clinics. You'll learn billing and coding, bookkeeping, venipuncture, CPR, First Aid and participate in an extensive externship. SJVC’s Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam (RMA).

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.

Health Care (Medical Office) Administration - Associate's
This program gives you the expert training you need to perform front office duties in a health care setting. Course studies include office management, medical terminology, patient record keeping, bookkeeping and accounting, insurance claims preparation, professional communication and general operation of a health care facility. Training includes microcomputer technology using Microsoft Office and Medical Manager. Students complete an extensive externship in the field under the direct supervision of an office manager or medical director.

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).

Surgical Technology - Associate's
Our Surgical Technology program prepares you to be an integral part of a medical team whose responsibility is to exercise precise and harmonious procedures and practices in an operating room environment. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel to deliver the highest level of patient care. Instruction includes an extensive clinical rotation.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification exam for Surgical Technologists. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Veterinary Technology - Associate's
This program gives you the skills you need to devote your life’s work to helping animals when they most need it. This in-depth training covers all areas of animal patient care, from lab tests to radiology procedures and surgical assisting. Curriculum also focuses on communication skills involving pet owner education and counseling for the care of sick animals, as well as preventive measures.

Training also includes an extensive externship and clinical rotation in various animal care environments. Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Veterinary Technician exam for Registered Veterinary Technician licensure.

SJVC's Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine, State of California.