Medical Interpreter is the capstone course for the Healthcare Certificate Program. This 50-hour course provides qualified bilingual students with the skills required to deliver accurate and complete interpretation in a healthcare setting. The curriculum is based on the National Standards for Health Care Interpreting Training Programs.

This course is designed to train bilingual and bicultural students to develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective oral language interpretation in healthcare settings. This course is taught in English.

Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of a healthcare interpreter, basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments, and procedures, insight into the language and cultural nuances for specific communities, and application of interpreting skills in English and the native language of service.

Book used: Healthcare Interpreting In Small Bites ISBN 1-4269-3122-2

The Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA) is a training program designed to prepare students for state certification with the Department of Public Health. Certification is given upon passing a written and skills test administered by the Red Cross. This certificate program will help students develop and highlight personal qualities that are sought by employers in the medical field: honesty, integrity, pride in personal appearance, and the ability to work as a team player.

Students will receive training on foundational nursing skills within the framework of patient-centered care. Students will learn how to work closely with patients and be responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming, and feeding patients; assisting nurses with medical equipment; and checking patient vital signs. Students will learn how to give patients important social and emotional support and also provide vital information on patient conditions to nurses. You may work in hospitals, nursing care facilities, or community care facilities for the elderly.

This teacher-led class will be in-person for the Theory portion of 75 hours and in-person for the Clinical portion of 100 hours. Strict attendance and completion requirements exist for this course as required by state certification rules. Students will be expected to access materials, take tests and submit assignments through an online platform. Students will also need to have a computer at home with reliable internet access.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will take the State Certified Nurse Assistant examination through a third-party testing service. This test will have a written and a skills performance component.

The Mt. SAC Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program prepares students for a high-paying career in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration through a two-year associate of science degree or a certificate that leads to occupations in design, manufacturing, operations, sales, distribution, installation, maintenance and repair.

Students gain valuable classroom knowledge and hands-on experience in troubleshooting refrigerant handling, welding, mechanical and electrical operation, as well as building automation. Classes are offered on days and evenings and are structured to give students the opportunity to seek industry employment in as little as one academic year. For students requiring additional experience, a work-study component is also offered. Here are even more reasons to choose our program:

Our mission statement: To provide quality education and training to a diverse student population, ranging from entry-level students to incumbent workers, so they obtain the necessary skills to be prepared in the sustainable industries of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Building Automation Systems.

Top Notch Facilities

We have a 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art mechanical lab equipped with most relevant and expensive refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and technology. Most of our courses are a combination of 50 percent lecture and 50 percent hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises. 

Work with Professionals

At the end of each academic year, students are given an opportunity to demonstrate to industry professionals what they've learned in the lab facilities. Many students are then interviewed and chosen for industry internship opportunities.

Building automation is defined as a programmed, computerized network of electronic devices that monitor and control the energy consumption of buildings.

The intent is to create an intelligent building and reduce energy and maintenance costs. In commercial buildings, most fire-life safety, lighting, air conditioning, and ventilation systems are automated to manage energy consumption.

This has created a strong and sustainable demand for Building Automation Service technicians that will continue as long as energy remains a limited commodity.

Accounting is the language of business. Accountants measure business activities, process that data into reports, and communicate the results to decision-makers. The accounting curriculum focuses on preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions, sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and seek employment. Areas of study include accounting for decision-making, accounting for internal and external use, financial statement analysis, review of financial accounting standards, payroll and business taxes, individual and advanced taxation, computerized accounting software, auditing and forensic accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and ethics in accounting.

Learn more about the program on the Accounting website.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will be able to explain accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and frameworks.

- Students will be able to perform accounting-related calculations and demonstrate the ability to use methods and/or procedures to solve accounting problems.

Career Opportunities

Accounting programs prepare students for work as accountants, examining and preparing financial records for private industry, government agencies, individuals, and non-profit entities. General accountants use computers to record transactions, such as receivables, payables, payroll, and property into a general ledger. Corporate accountants set up and design accounting systems and procedures, and risk management programs and analyze and evaluate financial records for businesses. Their duties include ensuring legal compliance, interpreting financial information, and preparing reports for business executives and government regulatory agencies. Advancement includes opportunities as a senior accountant, controller, treasurer, and chief financial officer. Certified Public Accountants and Certified Management Accountants are those who have attained professional certification by the state.

Accounting is the language of business. Accountants measure business activities, process that data into reports, and communicate the results to decision-makers. The accounting curriculum focuses on preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions, sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and seek employment. Areas of study include accounting for decision-making, accounting for internal and external use, financial statement analysis, review of financial accounting standards, payroll and business taxes, individual and advanced taxation, computerized accounting software, auditing and forensic accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and ethics in accounting.

Learn more about the program on the Accounting website.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will be able to explain accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and frameworks.

- Students will be able to perform accounting-related calculations and demonstrate the ability to use methods and/or procedures to solve accounting problems.

Career Opportunities

Accounting programs prepare students for work as accountants, examining and preparing financial records for private industry, government agencies, individuals, and non-profit entities. General accountants use computers to record transactions, such as receivables, payables, payroll, and property into a general ledger. Corporate accountants set up and design accounting systems and procedures, and risk management programs and analyze and evaluate financial records for businesses. Their duties include ensuring legal compliance, interpreting financial information, and preparing reports for business executives and government regulatory agencies. Advancement includes opportunities as a senior accountant, controller, treasurer, and chief financial officer. Certified Public Accountants and Certified Management Accountants are those who have attained professional certification by the state.

Accounting is the language of business. Accountants measure business activities, process that data into reports, and communicate the results to decision-makers. The accounting curriculum focuses on preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions, sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and seek employment. Areas of study include accounting for decision-making, accounting for internal and external use, financial statement analysis, review of financial accounting standards, payroll and business taxes, individual and advanced taxation, computerized accounting software, auditing and forensic accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and ethics in accounting.

Learn more about the program on the Accounting website.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will be able to explain accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and frameworks.

- Students will be able to perform accounting-related calculations and demonstrate the ability to use methods and/or procedures to solve accounting problems.

Career Opportunities

Accounting programs prepare students for work as accountants, examining and preparing financial records for private industry, government agencies, individuals, and non-profit entities. General accountants use computers to record transactions, such as receivables, payables, payroll, and property into a general ledger. Corporate accountants set up and design accounting systems and procedures, and risk management programs and analyze and evaluate financial records for businesses. Their duties include ensuring legal compliance, interpreting financial information, and preparing reports for business executives and government regulatory agencies. Advancement includes opportunities as a senior accountant, controller, treasurer, and chief financial officer. Certified Public Accountants and Certified Management Accountants are those who have attained professional certification by the state.

Accounting is the language of business. Accountants measure business activities, process that data into reports, and communicate the results to decision-makers. The accounting curriculum focuses on preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions, sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and seek employment. Areas of study include accounting for decision-making, accounting for internal and external use, financial statement analysis, review of financial accounting standards, payroll and business taxes, individual and advanced taxation, computerized accounting software, auditing and forensic accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and ethics in accounting.

Learn more about the program on the Accounting website.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will be able to explain accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and frameworks.

- Students will be able to perform accounting-related calculations and demonstrate the ability to use methods and/or procedures to solve accounting problems.

Career Opportunities

Accounting programs prepare students for work as accountants, examining and preparing financial records for private industry, government agencies, individuals, and non-profit entities. General accountants use computers to record transactions, such as receivables, payables, payroll, and property into a general ledger. Corporate accountants set up and design accounting systems and procedures, and risk management programs and analyze and evaluate financial records for businesses. Their duties include ensuring legal compliance, interpreting financial information, and preparing reports for business executives and government regulatory agencies. Advancement includes opportunities as a senior accountant, controller, treasurer, and chief financial officer. Certified Public Accountants and Certified Management Accountants are those who have attained professional certification by the state.

Accounting is the language of business. Accountants measure business activities, process that data into reports, and communicate the results to decision-makers. The accounting curriculum focuses on preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions, sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and seek employment. Areas of study include accounting for decision-making, accounting for internal and external use, financial statement analysis, review of financial accounting standards, payroll and business taxes, individual and advanced taxation, computerized accounting software, auditing and forensic accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and ethics in accounting.

Learn more about the program on the Accounting website.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will be able to explain accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and frameworks.

- Students will be able to perform accounting-related calculations and demonstrate the ability to use methods and/or procedures to solve accounting problems.

Career Opportunities

Accounting programs prepare students for work as accountants, examining and preparing financial records for private industry, government agencies, individuals, and non-profit entities. General accountants use computers to record transactions, such as receivables, payables, payroll, and property into a general ledger. Corporate accountants set up and design accounting systems and procedures, and risk management programs and analyze and evaluate financial records for businesses. Their duties include ensuring legal compliance, interpreting financial information, and preparing reports for business executives and government regulatory agencies. Advancement includes opportunities as a senior accountant, controller, treasurer, and chief financial officer. Certified Public Accountants and Certified Management Accountants are those who have attained professional certification by the state.