Medical & Dental Programs

At SJVC, there are many different medical and dental programs to choose from, so you can select the career path that best suits your personal and professional goals.

16 Programs

With more than 16 programs* to choose from, you’re certain to find the one that’s right for you.

Choose your path

Earn a Certificate of Completion in as few as months or an Associate of Science Degree program in as few as 15 months.

Flexible learning options

Conveniently available at 15 campuses (availability varies by campus), some offered online as well.

Affordable tuition

Affordable tuition varies by location, learn more now.

Compassion and Care: Training to Begin A New Career in The Medical Field

At SJVC, there are many different medical and dental programs available both online and on-campus. Talk to us about finding the right career path that’s best for you.

Medical & Dental Programs

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Demand is high for medical and dental professionals.1
Talk to an admissions advisor about your options. You could be starting a new career in the medical field in as few as 9 months.
Program Updates at Our Colleges
More Focus. More Locations. More Options.

SJVC and our sister school, Carrington College, are making exciting changes to better serve our students. Starting this spring, healthcare programs currently offered by SJVC will move to Carrington College. These programs will remain on the same campuses with the same trusted faculty and curriculum—only the name will change. During the transition, Carrington College and SJVC students will continue learning side by side in shared classrooms.

Medical & Dental Programs

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

SJVC’s online Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) can provide the education needed to help you move forward.

Clinical Medical Assisting

SJVC’s Clinical Medical Assisting and Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting programs will teach you to provide the hands-on training needed to work in clinical support in healthcare settings.

Dental Assisting

SJVC’s Dental Assisting program trains students in all aspects of working under the supervision of a dentist, including patient care, preventive dentistry, and dental practice management.

Dental Hygiene

Students enrolled in SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program receive hands-on instruction in fully-equipped clinics working with actual patients.

Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science

Enhance your health care career opportunities by enrolling in our Bachelor of Science degree program in Dental Hygiene.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Train to work as an ultrasound technician or entry-level sonographer in SJVC’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Health Care Management Bachelor of Science

Enhance your health care career opportunities by enrolling in our Bachelor of Science Degree program in Health Care Management.

Medical Billing and Coding

SJVC’s online Medical Billing and Coding program will teach you career-specific skills such as how to maintain patient records, interact with health insurance agencies, and process patient insurance claims.

Medical Office Administration

Develop the skills required to work in front-office positions for a medical practice, healthcare facility, or insurance company.

Pharmacy Technology

Students enrolled in the program learn the fundamental skills needed to work in franchise pharmacies, hospitals, and for home health care providers.

Registered Nursing

SJVC’s RN program can help you prepare for your career in as few as 20 months. Graduates of SJVC’s RN program are eligible to apply for the California Board of Registered Nursing to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NLCEX-RN).2

Registered Nursing – LVN to RN Bridge

SJVC’s Registered Nursing – LVN to RN Bridge program is an advanced placement track designed to help vocational nurses qualify to become registered nurses. Earn an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing (ADN) in as few as 11 months.

Respiratory Therapy

In less than two years, you could prepare for a career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in California.

Surgical Technology

Train to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in simulated operating rooms and through direct clinical experience in a medical/surgical environment.

Veterinary Assistant

SJVC’s Veterinary Assistant program provides the in-depth, hands-on training you need to help animals when they need it most.

Veterinary Technology

Prepare for your career as a Vet Tech by earning your Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology at SJVC.

Vocational Nursing

Prepare for an exciting career in health care with SJVC’s Vocational Nursing (VN) program.

Successful Grads

Ask one of our 60,000+ graduates about their SJVC experience and they’ll likely describe it as life-changing.

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