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Antelope Valley Medical is in Lancaster, California. Lancaster is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Antelope Valley Medical issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical assistant and technician.
Not all applicants to Antelope Valley Medical are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 292 students study at Antelope Valley Medical (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of Antelope Valley Medical College to provide quality instruction in allied health programs. Our facility is structured to make our students learning environment as realistic as possible. Our instructors are highly qualified, experienced and professional. We believe this allows our students to become extremely successful. We at Antelope Valley Medical College, over the years have provided quality instruction in Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy and Emergency Medical Technology. Our programs have continued to grow, in large part, to the dedication of our Advisory Board. Our Advisory Board, which consists of two Physicians, a State Fire Marshall, a Registered Nurse and the owner of a BLS Provider ambulance company, keeps Antelope Valley Medical College aware of any current hiring trends, new equipment, the latest Pre-hospital care treatment measures and any other pertinent information. Antelope Valley Medical College takes a great deal of pride in only employing those instructors who possess a minimum of 3 years of occupational experience in the subject matter being taught. Instructors must also be in possession of an instructorĘs certification from the State of California and/or the County of Los Angeles."
More complete details are provided below.
Antelope Valley Medical College
44201 10th St West
Lancaster, CA 93534
General Phone: (661) 726-1911
Admissions Phone: (661) 726-1911
Financial Aid Phone: (661) 726-1911
Antelope Valley Medical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 332 | allied health and medical assisting, medical assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer support |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Antelope Valley Medical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 406 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, Antelope Valley Medical had a total enrollment of 292 students (292 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other Races | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 94% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 155 | 150 | 97% | 150 | 100% |
| Men | 52 | 50 | 96% | 50 | 100% |
| Women | 103 | 100 | 97% | 100 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (661) 726-1911
Financial Aid:
Antelope Valley Medical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3427500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (661) 726-1911
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Antelope Valley Medical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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