In the winter of 1997, after witnessing what he believed to be too many unnecessary deaths, Los Angeles City Firefighter/Paramedic Marco Johnson, with the blessing of his wife Sandra, began instructing CPR and First Aid courses.
Six months after inception, Antelope Valley Medical College received approval from the State of California and the County of Los Angeles to provide training in Emergency Medical Technology.
Antelope Valley Medical College was later granted approval to administer instruction in Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Clinical Assistant, Emergency Room Technician, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy, Administrative Assistant, and Vocational Nursing.
Antelope Valley Medical College now includes a staff of more than 30 employees; facility size increased from a 500 square foot starter location to a 45,000 square foot high tech training facility. This facility consists of 20 lecture rooms, student break areas, student lounges, staff lounges, library, career center, men’s and women’s restrooms and computer Labs.
Mid 2003, Antelope Valley Medical College acquired an additional satellite classroom: 2997 Desert Road, Suite 6A, Rosamond, CA 93560.
A name change has occurred due to incorporation:
Antelope Valley Medical College, Inc.
Marco Johnson - President/ Director
Sandra Johnson - Vice President/CEO
