San Joaquin Valley College - Modesto Associate Degrees
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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).
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Criminal Justice: Corrections
Program Highlights
SJVC's Corrections program stretches beyond the minimum training required by law with an in depth combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Coursework includes criminal law, evidence collection and preservation, report writing and criminal procedures.
Learn
- Arrest/control techniques
- Firearms use
- CPR/First Aid
- Weaponless defense tactics
Career Opportunities
A career in Corrections can take you in a number of directions in law enforcement agencies and correctional fields, including:
- Corrections Officer
- Detention Officer
- Jail Transport Officer
- Detention Specialist
- Deputy Corrections Officer
Career path growth with additional education or training could take you into areas such as Corrections Sergeant, Administrative Supervisor, Parole Officer, Warden or Deputy Sheriff.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to good physical health and U.S. citizenship, other student admission requirements include:
- Minimum of 21 years of age at conclusion of Corrections program
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or be prohibited from possessing a firearm
- Must not have been convicted of illegal use or sales of any narcotic or drugs
- Must have a valid California driver license
- Must provide evidence of physical fitness
- Must have a handgun with holster and fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice to participate in range training
- Must qualify on written career assessment and obtain satisfactory score on profile assessment
- Must pass appraisal interview conducted by SJVC College Director, Corrections Officer Program Director or Instructor
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Pharmacy Technology
Program Highlights
SJVC's Pharmacy Technology 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.
Learn
- Pharmacy law and ethics
- Pharmacology
- Computer data entry
- Pharmacy science & clinical applications
- Prescription processing
Training includes a balance of classroom and lab instruction, as well as an externship component, which allows you experiential learning in an actual clinical environment.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained pharmacy technician can expect to work in a highly respected, professional environment as an integral part of a health care team. Pharmacy technicians work in areas such as:
- Franchise Pharmacies
- Home Health Care Agencies
- Correctional Facilities
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Outside Sales
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are qualified for licensure with the State of California to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician (PhT). Graduates are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's examination to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), recognized nationally as an exceptional pharmacy technician candidate.