Skip to main content

Campus Information

303 Plaza Drive

Santa Maria, CA 93454

(805) 608-3104

Request Information

Step 1 of 2

* Required Field

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. 

Do you want to learn more about becoming a medical assistant in California? Check out our complete guide.

View Program

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. Learn how you can get started in our program today!

View Program

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

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.

Request Information

Step 1 of 2

* Required Field