LEARN MORE TAKE OUR CAREER QUIZ (866) 544-7898 MENU OPEN SEARCH Career Training at SJVC’s Santa Maria, CA Campus VIEW ALL LOCATIONS VIEW ALL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE PROGRAMS Medical & Dental Programs GET STARTED Campus Information 303 Plaza Drive Santa Maria CA 93454 (805) 608-3104 COVID-19 Update For the latest updates regarding this location, please visit our Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information page Medical & Dental Programs Clinical Medical Assisting Medical assistants are healthcare workers who assist physicians in clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities. They fulfill both administrative and clinical tasks, including: Drawing blood during lab tests Keeping and updating patient records Assisting doctors with routine exams Handling billing, coding, and bookkeeping Answering the phone or scheduling appointments Medical Assisting can be a rewarding career for those interested in healthcare and helping others. San Joaquin Valley College’s Clinical Medical Assisting program in Santa Maria, CA offers training to help students achieve their career goals. In as few as 9 months, you can receive a certificate of completion while learning medical applications, tools, anatomy, terminology, and administrative skills. VIEW PROGRAM GET STARTED Pharmacy Technology A career as a Pharmacy Technician could represent a rewarding path to success. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase of 4 percent from 2019 to 2029. [1] As the demand rises for prescription medications, it could lead to more opportunities for pharmaceutical services. San Joaquin Valley College’s Pharmacy Technology program in Santa Maria gives students the knowledge and experience they need to thrive in today’s healthcare industry. Our program will teach you the fundamentals of: Body systems Computer data entry Pharmacy operations Financial management Prescription labeling, dispensing, and processing Join the thousands who have trained with SJVC by enrolling now. VIEW PROGRAM GET STARTED Medical Office Administration Medical office administration covers all administrative or clerical support roles in a medical office setting. Professionals in this field may be responsible for updating records and billing claims, scheduling appointments, as well as keeping office supplies in stock. SJVC’s Medical Office Administration program in Santa Maria can teach you the skills needed to thrive in any healthcare environment. You can earn a certificate of completion in as few as 9 months or an Associate of Science Degree in as little as 15 months. Learn how you can get started in our program today! VIEW PROGRAM GET STARTED Vocational Nursing Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) care for sick, injured, and disabled patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN). The duties of an LVN may include the following tasks: Drawing blood Tracking vital signs Administering medications Collecting samples for lab tests Communicating with doctors and other medical professionals Enrolling in the Vocational Nursing program at our Santa Maria college campus can allow you to finish your studies in as few as 15 months. Please note, San Joaquin Valley College does not guarantee students will pass certification exams or licensure as a result of completing the program. Check out our nursing school guide to learn more about this emerging field. VIEW PROGRAM GET STARTED Can't Find Your Program? VIEW ALL PROGRAMS Career Training in Santa Maria, California SJVC’s Santa Maria, CA location is one of our newest campuses, established in 2019! We offer accelerated career training programs for students interested in the medical, business, industrial or trades fields. We are conveniently located in Santa Maria near the corner of Stowell Road and Broadway and can be reached easily by bus on Santa Maria Area Transit (SMAT) routes 1, 5, 45 and 61 Those interested in enrolling in one of the programs at SJVC’s Santa Maria campus can meet with an admissions advisor at our campus. “Education is one of the most powerful things in life. It allows students entry into careers and life experiences that were previously closed to them. It provides students with opportunities that will not only change their lives, but those closest to them. As Campus Dean I am privileged to see that goal achieved with every SJVC graduate.” Richard Melella Campus Dean San Joaquin Valley College, Santa Maria SJVC Interview with Employer Partner CVS Health [VIDEO] Grad Q&A with Medical Office Administration Graduate Yessica Gomez We have a new look! 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