Health Programs at San Joaquin Valley College - Modesto
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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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Clinical Medical Assisting
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).
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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.
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Therapeutic Massage
Program Highlights
SJVC's Therapeutic Massage program prepares you to practice massage therapy in a variety of professional environments such as medical offices, private practices, spas and salons, or sports clinics. The program covers massage and bodywork therapy techniques, as well as massage therapy business practices and customer/client relations.
Learn
- Swedish Massage Therapy and Advanced Techniques
- Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy
- Sports Massage
- Shiatsu
- Spa Management
- Business and Practice Essentials
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Palpation and Myology
- Palpation and Kinesiology
- Clinical Pathology
- CPR & First Aid
You will gain real-world experience at an onsite clinic, working and learning under the supervision of a massage therapy professional.
Career Opportunities
Because more people are finding out about the health benefits of therapeutic massage, the opportunities to work in the bodywork therapy industry are expanding. Massage therapists work in private practices or in the medical field with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, chiropractors and acupuncturists.
Graduates are prepared to practice message therapy in a variety of professional environments:
- Spas, Medical Spas, and Salons
- Athletic and Sports Clubs
- Cruise Ships
- Vacation Resorts and Hotels
- Family Health Clinics and Centers
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn a Certificate or Associate of Science Degree in Therapeutic Massage and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBTMB), an exam used in 33 states across the country for licensure.