San Joaquin Valley College

Program Highlights

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).

Program Highlights

This program is designed to provide fundamental, hands-on training of industrial systems and equipment. Students will study and master the basic principles, applications, concepts, and functions of hydraulic systems, bearing and seal types, and power transmission components.

Learn

• Electrical theory
• Motor control
• Programmable logic controllers
• Fluid power systems
• Bearing applications
• Power transmission systems

Career Opportunities

Employers are looking for individuals who can operate and maintain the equipment required for the operation of modern industrial facilities. Troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate solutions are valuable assets to these organizations. With SJVC's hands-on approach to training, you'll be qualified to go right to work in a variety of commercial and manufacturing settings.

Career Opportunities

• Maintenance Technician
• Production Supervisor
• Hydraulic Technician
• Machine Operator
• Plant Electrician

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn a Certificate of Completion and may choose to continue their education and earn an Associate of Science Degree through SJVC or SJVC Online.