Next Start: May 18, 2016 (Enrolling Now)

Two Options for Medical Assistants

SJVC’s programs prepare graduates to work in medical offices and specialty clinics.
Choose from 2 options:

  1. Clinical Medical Assisting (Back Office)
  2. Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (combination of Back Office and Front Office)

Front Office

Medical Insurance Principles

Learn medical coding, as well as insurance plans and forms. Practice using electronic medical software, and learn basics of CPT/HCPCS and ICD coding.

Back Office

Medical Office Operations

Study the fundamental administrative and communication skills needed to work in a medical office. Practice the professional behavior needed in the healthcare setting.

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Medical Law & Regulations

Train to answer questions about patient right to privacy laws, collection procedures, medical ethics and legal consequences as they relate to health care insurance procedures.

Blood Draws & Lab Work

Students will learn to perform venipunctures (blood draws) and lab procedures such as hematology tests.

Taking Vital Signs

Students will perform non-invasive procedures such as taking vital signs. Students will be trained in CPR, First Aid and rapid response procedures.

Patient Care

Learn the skills of patient preparation and assessment for various clinical procedures. Also study patient charting.

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Doctors are encouraged to switch from paper charts to electronic records while continuing to give their patients the best care possible. To help achieve that goal, physicians are looking to hire Medical Assistants who are specifically trained in Electronic Health Records (EHR). Students get that training at SJVC and graduates are eligible to take several national certifications and credentialing examinations which will qualify them for these positions.

Doctors want certified Medical Assistants

Madalyn

Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting graduate, 2015

“I picked SJVC because I love the fast pace and the hands-on training... If you have that mentality that you want to do it, then just do it!”

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Train to Become a
Medical Assistant


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Earn a Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting in as few as 9 months


Earn an A.S. Degree in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting in as few as 15 months

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SJVC does not recruit or enroll residents of the European Union.

Copyright © 2025 San Joaquin Valley College®. All rights reserved. SJVC does not recruit or enroll residents of the European Union. 

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