Upon completion of the program, graduates are immediately eligible to take the Dental Board of California licensure examination to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). Graduates will also receive a state Radiation Safety License, Certificates in Infection Control, Coronal Polish, and the application of Pit and Fissure Sealants and a Certificate of Achievement from Monterey Peninsula College. Students who complete additional general education courses can earn an Associate in Science degree.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

- Perform the duties of a Registered Dental Assistant as identified by the Dental Board of California and necessary to pass the California State Board Examination.

- Expose radiographs on patients according to standards identified by the California Dental Radiation Health and Safety License.

- Perform coronal polishing procedures according to standards identified by the Dental Board of California.

- Perform pit and fissure sealant procedures according to standards identified by the Dental Board of California.

- Implement infection control measures while performing dental assistant procedures according to standards identified by the Dental Board of California and the Dental Practice Act.

The Real Estate Certificate of Achievement program provides excellent preparation for the broker’s or salesperson’s license and contributes to efficiency in many allied professions such as developers, appraisers, title officers, property managers, and mortgage brokers and bankers. In addition, the courses provide important information and training for professionals interested in investing in real estate including those in government working with real property.

The Certificate of Achievement in Real Estate will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The study of real estate can lead to a career as a developer, appraiser, title officer, property manager, and mortgage broker/banker.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of California Real Estate principles and laws to successfully complete licensure requirements for sales licensee and broker.

- Apply basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts of real estate.

- Define the technical terminology involved in the real estate field.

- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and ethically with the principals involved in a real property transaction.

- Interpret and apply California real estate laws to a variety of real property transactions.

This Certificate of Achievement will provide students with skills in cybersecurity and the preparation necessary to undertake the following certification exams: CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and CCNA Cyber Ops.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Install and configure basic routing and switching elements.

🗸 Collect and analyze data to uncover attacks and malware.

🗸 Learn attacks, security policy, encryption, access control, PKI, authentication, and cryptography.

🗸 Comprehend concepts of system vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, exploits, and countermeasures.

The Radiologic Science Certificate of Achievement is available to those who have already earned an Associate Degree or higher upon application to the program. The purpose of the Radiologic Science Program at Merritt College is to prepare qualified practitioners for competency in the art science of diagnostic medical imaging. Radiologic Technologists manipulate sophisticated technical equipment and computers to obtain detailed images of the human body. These images assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and disease in the clinical environment.

Students participate in classroom instruction and clinical education in our affiliated hospitals throughout the East Bay. The Certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements and the certificate major requirements. Program graduates must take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ examination and obtain the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Technologist Certificate to qualify for employment in California.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities in Radiologic Technology include Radiologic Technologist (RT), Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist), Mammography Technologist, and Applications Specialist.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Produce diagnostic quality medical images in a competent, safe, and compassionate manner for all basic radiography examinations in a hospital work environment.

- Communicate effectively with patients by taking appropriate histories, giving clear instructions, and providing information as needed.

- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills by adapting radiologic procedures to individual patient needs and conditions.

- Establish and maintain satisfactory professional relationships with other members of the health care team.

- Function as an effective health care team member by providing services in a manner that complements those performed by other team members.

The Certificate of Training in Computer Programming and Game Design Fundamentals provides students with an understanding of techniques and tools used in software development, video game design, and other computer science pathways.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Write simple computer programs using structured and object-oriented programming techniques in Python, Java, and C++.

🗸 Design a computer video game that incorporates 2D computer graphics, animation, sound, and music.

The Computer Networking and Security program prepares students for employment in the Information Technology (IT) sector, including positions in information security administration, Microsoft system administration, network administration, and technical support.

It also prepares students for the following industry certifications:

🗸 Cisco CCNA v7
🗸 CompTIA Security+
🗸 CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+)
🗸 CompTIA Linux+
🗸 Microsoft MD-100 - Windows Client
🗸 Microsoft MD-101 - Managing Modern Desktops
🗸 Microsoft AZ-800 - Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
🗸 Microsoft AZ-801 - Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Implement and configure Cisco routers to perform local and wide area network routing using various routing protocols.
🗸 Implement and configure Cisco switches to perform local area network switching.
🗸 Implement and configure security on local and wide area networks.
🗸 Implement and configure UNIX systems to obtain and provide network services.
🗸 Configure and manage a Microsoft Windows Server and Client, both on premises and in the cloud.
🗸 Install and configure settings in a Windows client operating system including configuring storage and security, managing data access, configuring applications, network connectivity, and recovery options.

The Company Officer Certificate of Achievement provides students with coursework needed to be successful in their position as a fire officer. Information includes the management of personnel, all-risk command operations for the company officer, and the use of the incident command system.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate the ability to communicate the skills needed to manage: personnel, incident conditions, and commanding resources on and off emergency incidents.

- Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a command role, the knowledge necessary to manage emergency and non-emergency situations.

The Dietary Manager (Dietetic Service Supervisor) program is designed for those interested in food service management and for individuals with food service and cooking experience who seek advancement into management positions, especially in the healthcare field. Completion of this program qualifies one for employment in a long-term healthcare facility as a Dietetic Service Supervisor (DSS designation, State of California Department of Public Health). It also qualifies the graduate to apply for certification with the national Association of Nutrition as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include food service managers, first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, and cooks in institutions and cafeterias.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Communicate with staff and clients in a professional and culturally sensitive manner.
🗸 Display effective dietary manager skills.
🗸 Provide and maintain the highest level of personal ethical behavior.
🗸 Utilize up-to-date, evidence-based practices in the field of dietary management.

The Communication Certificate of Achievement, earned by students who complete 18 units/6 classes of Speech Communication, Communications, Business and/or English coursework, will inform employers and professional institutions that you have received specialized training in written and oral communication. The program provides students with an opportunity to learn skills that will increase their ability to communicate through the written word, as well as with others in interpersonal, small group, public speaking and/or mass media settings.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Apply communication theory and principles to a variety of interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations.

🗸 Create and present messages appropriate to audience, purpose, and contexts.

🗸 Accomplish personal communicative goals.

🗸 Apply ethical communication principles and practices.

The Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement is a Career Education program that delivers quality instruction within a comprehensive curriculum that provides students with enhanced employment opportunities and/or upward career mobility in the areas of healthcare, public health, and “back office” medical assisting duties. The program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for obtaining work in the health care field as a Medical Assistant. Graduates of this program are prepared to work with physicians and other team members and facilitate office visits for patients to be seen by the health care provider. Under the direction of the Medical Doctor, graduates assist with many procedures and often assist in health education to support clients’ health and disease management. This program can be completed within one year, culminating in a Certificate of Achievement upon satisfactory completion of all requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Medical Assistant (C-MA), Administrative Medical Assistant (AMA), Certified Administrative Medical Assistant (C-AMA), Medical Office Assistant, Chiropractic Assistant, Client Services Coordinator, Medical Support Assistant, and Patient Services Specialist, and Patient Navigator or Health Navigator.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Clearly communicate through writing, speaking, listening, and reading in the Medical Assistant Program.

- Reasoning Skills - Acquire, evaluate, and interpret information during in the Medical Assistant Program. As a result, student will be able to solve problems relevant to the Medical Assistant Job Duties as outlined by community employers.

- Professional Behavior - Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior such as timeliness and interpersonal skills such as teamwork and cultural diversity during the medical assistant program.

- Technical Skills - Demonstrate technical skills appropriate to the medical assistant program with introduction to electronic health record charting and weekly online instruction.