Next Start: May 18, 2016 (Enrolling Now)
SJVC’s programs prepare graduates to work in medical offices and specialty clinics.
Choose from 2 options:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!”
Train to Become a
Medical Assistant
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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