Career Training at SJVC’s Fresno Campus

Dental Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College’s Dental Assisting program in Fresno trains students to work collaboratively in a dental setting. Dental assistants work under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists to perform a variety of tasks. After completing the Dental Assistant program at SJVC, you’ll learn how to:

• Effectively practice dental  management
• Implement preventive dentistry procedures
• Use dental practice software and applications
• Use dental anatomy and radiology in real-world settings

Start your career in dental assisting and earn a certificate of completion in as little as eleven months. Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Board of California Examination for state licensure. SJVC prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Pharmacy Technology

With the San Joaquin Valley College Pharmacy Technology program in Fresno, you can accelerate your career by working with pharmacists in a hospital or retail setting. As a student at SJVC, you’ll get a chance to learn essential skills in Pharmacy Technology, such as:

• Computer data entry
• Inventory management
• Prescriptions processing
• Pharmacy law and ethics

Ready to start preparing for your career as a Pharmacy Technician? Enroll now, and you could finish in as little as nine months or earn an Associate of Science degree in as few as 15 months. 

Graduates are eligible to apply for licensure with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Students qualify to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) upon successful completion of practice exams administered during their course of study and with the approval of the Pharmacy Liaison. 

SJVC prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Medical Office Administration

If you’re an organized, team-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, Medical Office Administration could be the right career path for you. Students at SJVC’s Medical Office Administration program learn a wide range of technical skills, like: 

• Front-end patient care
• Appointment scheduling 
• Office management procedures
• Medical billing and insurance claim processing

Our Medical Office Administration program in Fresno can also be completed in as few as nine months. But if you’re looking to earn an Associate of Science Degree, it could take as little as fifteen months. To get started, submit a request form, and one of our admissions representatives will reach out with more information.

Surgical Technology

Surgical technologists support surgeons, nurses, and other members of the health care team in delivering surgical care. Their role is critical in the medical field because they ensure a clean, organized work environment during operation.

The Surgical Technology program at SJVC’s Fresno campus includes hands-on training and eligibility to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) National Certification Exam after completion. Start preparing for your career today and earn an Associate of Science degree in as little as fifteen months! 

As a Surgical Technologist student at SJVC, you’ll learn:

• Pre, intra, and post-operative care
• How to create and maintain a sterile field
• How to safely handle and care for specimens
• Basic assembly of surgical instruments and equipment

SJVC prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Business Office Administration

On the job, business administrators can be found organizing files, arranging travel for executives, performing bookkeeping, or processing payroll. Their job requires a wide range of duties and responsibilities around the office, making it a great career choice for those interested in multidisciplinary fields. 

The Business Office Administration program in Fresno is designed to provide graduates with necessary skills that can transfer across the industry. You can learn technical skills, like basic bookkeeping, computer applications, and effective communication, from expert staff. And in as little as eight months, you can earn your Certificate of Completion or an Associate Degree in as few as fifteen months. 

Start the path to your new career with SJVC career training!

Criminal Justice: Corrections

Correctional Officers are responsible for enforcing rules and keeping order within a prison. Although their duties involve inmates, correctional officers also complete administrative tasks, such as processing criminal records and transferring inmates. 

At San Joaquin Valley College’s Criminal Justice: Corrections program in Fresno, you’ll learn the basics of correctional studies and qualify for a variety of employment opportunities after completion.

In as few as 14 months, graduates earn the following certifications: 

• Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
• Adult Core Academy, which includes 8-hour Baton, and Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) certified training in: 
  • Baton
  • Public Relations
  • Powers to Arrest
  • Chemical Agents
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Observations and Documentation
  • Communications and its significance related to Liability and Legal Aspects

In addition to certified training, the BSIS Exposed Firearms Permits may only be issued to applicants who are 21 years of age or older (effective January 1, 2020). Students who do not meet the new age requirement will be provided alternate training during the firearm sessions, and are welcome to seek proper certification after they meet the age requirement.