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 campuses located throughout Californiaincluding an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.
Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.
Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
Program Highlights
SJVC's Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA) program trains you in both administrative and clinical medical procedures for medical offices and specialty clinics. A Medical Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled member of the health care team who is dedicated to assisting in patient care.
Learn
Insurance billing
Appointment scheduling
Patient information coding
Injection administration
Electrocardiograms
Venipuncture & skin puncture
CPR & First Aid
Training includes a clinical externship which allows students to further their studies in a real-world medical environment.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained medical assistant is qualified to work in a variety of medical environments such as medical offices, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, medical supply and equipment sales or insurance billing companies. Some positions include:
Medical Assistant
Medical Records Clerk
Ward Clerk
Medical Secretary
Admissions Clerk
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam (RMA).