Healthcare career training is among the programs offered at Fresno technical schools.
The sixth largest city in California, Fresno had a population of more than 476,000 residents as of July 2008. Because of its large size, the city has become a center for education in the region. In addition to its four-year universities like California State-Fresno and Fresno Pacific, Fresno is home to a number of technical colleges, which prepare students for careers in a variety of fields including healthcare and computer science.
San Joaquin Valley College
A private institution, San Joaquin Valley College operates eight branches throughout central California, including the Fresno location, which opened in 1985. Students can choose from business, medical and technical programs in business administration, corrections, healthcare administration, medical and technical assisting, industrial technology, pharmacy, surgical technology, veterinary technology and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The college also operates an aviation campus in Fresno, where students can study aviation maintenance. Associate programs at the college can be completed within as little as 14 months of full-time study. The school offers federal and state financial aid, veterans' benefits, private lender loans and work-study opportunities. For graduates, the school's Career Services Department offers assistance locating job opportunities, writing resumes and preparing for interviews.
San Joaquin Valley College
295 East Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(877) 205-6389
sjvc.edu
MCed Career College
With an enrollment of around 130 students, MCed Career College is a private junior technical college located in the east Fresno suburb of Clovis. Among the school's certificate programs are business administration, legal assisting, network software engineering, medical billing, medical and dental assisting and cardiovascular and pharmacy technology. Most courses of study require 720 hours of study and 10 to 12 courses to complete. A number of courses are offered entirely online for students' convenience. Students without high school diplomas or GEDs can take an examination to gain admission to the school without completing secondary education. The college participates in federal financial aid and loan programs and provides job search workshops for students.
MCed Career College
2002 North Gateway Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 456-0623
mced.com
Cesar E. Chavez Adult Education Center
A public college, Cesar E. Chavez Adult Education Center offers English as a second language and GED examination preparation courses in addition to its adult career training programs. Courses include computer literacy, office administration, medical assisting, nurse assisting, vocational nursing, emergency medical technology, medical billing, security, custodial arts and food service. Some of the schools programs are offered at no charge to students and programs range from 15 weeks to one year. Day, weekend and evening classes are available to accommodate the schedules of working adults. Many of the medical programs include hands-on clinical training in area hospitals and healthcare facilities in addition to the classroom-based work.
Cesar E. Chavez Adult Education Center
2500 Stanislaus St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 457-6000
fas.edu
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