This certificate combines broad-based electronic and telecommunications training with specialty areas such as robotics, fiber optics, programmable interface controllers (PICs), and stamp micro-controllers.
This certificate provides students with the knowledge to successfully enter a variety of electronics and telecommunication careers. Working closely with our industry partners and contacts ensures our curriculum is relevant and meets the current and future needs of the Electronics and Telecommunications Industry. American River College is an official test site of the National Association of Radio and Telecommunication Engineers (NARTE) for the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) General Radio Telephone License.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ design and build several of the most common circuits used in electronics technology.
✔ calculate the mathematical relationships among voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, reactance, frequency, and phase angle as they relate to electronic circuits.
✔ analyze aviation, marine, and commercial communication systems that are covered in the FCC General Class Radiotelephone license examination.
✔ analyze working and defective electronic circuits by interpreting data from a variety of test and measurement equipment.
✔ differentiate and diagram schematic symbols used in electronic and electrical industrial applications.
✔ use common hand tools in the mechanical installation of copper and fiber optic cabling used in sophisticated communication systems.
✔ research and interpret basic electronic components using manufacturers' data manuals, library resources, and the Internet.
✔ evaluate electrical parameters using various types of test and measurement equipment used in the analysis of power supply, amplifier, and general electronic circuits.

This certificate provides training to configure, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic and digital home integration systems. Coursework provides the essential skills for residential networking concepts, components, and information on home network installation. This includes techniques to install, trim, terminate, and troubleshoot cabling systems. In addition, it provides the training and skills necessary to integrate audio, security, and environmental controls in a complete system.
This certificate prepares individuals to design, install, and support residential networks and home integration for employment in the home technology industry. It develops the technicians' ability to configure, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot home theater, music, security, and home networks.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ design a home data network
✔ construct a home telephone network
✔ evaluate and troubleshoot a home network
✔ assemble a home audio and video network
✔ build a wireless home network
✔ certify a home data and telephone network
✔ set up a security and fire alarm system in a home
✔ apply industry standards to system design for a home

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This CRC program is designed for students who want to gain certification as a wildland firefighter through the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). This course will provide training in hand crew formation, fireline construction, and the use of wildland fire equipment. The end goal is to certify students and assist them in entry into the workforce of wildland firefighting. This course includes arduous physical conditioning including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities.

The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of wildland fire fighting.

HIGHLIGHTS

🗸 Up-to-date technical information
🗸 Field trips to a variety of wildland settings
🗸 Networking with other fire service members

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 PSLO 1: Compare environmental factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fires

🗸 PSLO 2: Describe the importance of crew cohesiveness

🗸 PSLO 3: Describe how to operate safely and effectively in a wildland urban interface incident using situational awareness, performing structure triage and citing appropriate structure protection actions

🗸 PSLO 4: Demonstrate how to properly wear protective clothing

🗸 PSLO 5: Describe the importance of physical fitness as a wildland firefighter

Career Information

Wildland Firefighter, Wildland Fuels Manager, Wildland Fire Ecologist, Fire and Aviation Manager, Fire Prevention Specialist/Officer, Fire Behavior Specialist

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This CRC program is designed to provide students with updated skills and knowledge necessary to complete and successfully apply for fire service positions. The purpose of the Fire Suppression Specialist Certificate is to recognize, through certification, qualified individuals who are dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial, and who have acquired a level of professionalism through applied work experiences and related education opportunities, and through successful completion of a certification examination.

The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of urban fire fighting, fire prevention, and public and private fire suppression.

HIGHLIGHTS

🗸 Up-to-date technical information
🗸 Field trips to a variety of fire service locations
🗸 Networking with other fire service members
🗸 Fire Technology work experience internships
(Fire Technology 498 for on-the-job experience)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 PSLO 1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry-level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire technology.

🗸 PSLO 2: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and firefighter safety.
Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards, and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.

🗸 PSLO 3: Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to inform and educate population in fire prevention principles and fire and life safety practices; understand proper design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and appliances while identifying the components that, alone or in combination, form emergency and standby power systems; analyze the dynamics of heating systems; identify basic components of and the hazards associated with ‘hot work’ and the manufacturing processes necessary for effective fire prevention.

🗸 PSLO 4: Analyze facility fire hazard management to include capturing knowledge of property fire insurance, building construction and/or field experience; performing fire/property surveys involving detailed analyses; observation, examination, inspection, and gathering of data to describe all aspects of a property/building and business; conducting complex inspection surveys of commercial and residential properties to evaluate physical characteristics of a property and business.

🗸 PSLO 5: Recognize system approaches to property classes; assessing life safety as it relates to fire protection in special occupancies and understanding fire protection in warehouse and storage operations.

🗸 PSLO 6: Define organizations for fire and rescue services; perform pre-incident planning for industrial and commercial facilities, interpret operations of fire loss prevention and emergency organizations, understand operations of emergency medical services, describe municipal fire prevention and code enforcement operations; train fire and emergency services; understand the use and function of fire and emergency services protective clothing and protective equipment; and evaluate fire department resources and the placement thereof.

Career Information

Firefighter; Fire Inspector; Investigator; Supervisor; Manager, Plans Examiner; Building Inspector; Fire Prevention Specialist/Officer; Public Education Specialist/ Officer

This certificate covers the theory, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and certification of biomedical equipment used in hospitals, medical device manufacturers, or other service organizations. It includes an in-depth study of frequently used medical equipment.
This program prepares electronics technology students for a biomedical technician internship or trainee position.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate the data from basic preventive maintenance tests on the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
✔ distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.
✔ set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
✔ set up the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, ECG machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
✔ categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.
✔ associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.
✔ list and compare the different types of bioelectric amplifiers, signal processing circuits, and isolation circuits.
✔ compare and contrast the protocols for working in the operating room and special care units in the hospital.

This certificate provides training in electronic system component identification and characteristics, semiconductor theory and application, power supply design and operation, telecommunication copper and fiber optic systems, the mathematics for circuit analysis, and advanced troubleshooting. It is designed to be completed in two semesters.
This certificate program enables students to find employment in the electronics industry or to progress up the career ladder. Skills development in the critical areas along with electronics and telecommunications theory and laboratory practice make this an ideal certificate for those wishing to upgrade and update their electronics skills.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze circuit operating characteristics by applying Ohm's, Watt's, and Kirchhoff's laws.
✔ research and interpret basic electronic components using manufacturers' data manuals, library resources, and the Internet.
✔ analyze and apply mathematics, including logarithms and decibels to determine, analyze, and control outputs when problem solving transistor and field effect transistor (FET) circuits.
✔ evaluate electrical parameters using various types of test and measurement equipment used in the analysis of power supply and amplifier circuits.
✔ apply mathematics and semiconductor theory to identify, evaluate, and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
✔ calculate the mathematical relationships among voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, reactance, frequency, and phase angle as they relate to electronic circuits.
✔ construct and test circuits on prototyping boards and printed circuit boards.
✔ design and simulate circuits in software.

This certificate provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through general education and through introductory studies in child development and in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. Additionally, it covers culture and diversity issues in early childhood and health and safety practices. Students must verify required teaching experience to be recommended to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the Teacher Child Development Permit.
Upon completion of this certificate and with appropriate documented experience, the student meets the requirement for employment as a teacher in publicly funded early care and education programs, serving infants through preschool-age children. The student also meets the requirements to work as a teacher in a privately funded early care and education program, as well as in a before-and-after school-age program.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ confirm child development principles in creating environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children, from infancy through adolescence.
✔ design early childhood programs that build respectful, reciprocal family relationships with the intention of involving families in their children’s development and learning.
✔ utilize systematic child assessment strategies in order to guide decisions about curriculum and teaching strategies.
✔ evaluate and implement curriculum and teaching plans, as evidenced through documentation, that support foundational skills and concepts in language, math, science, art, and social relationships.
✔ demonstrate practices in maintaining health/safety standards and preventing infectious disease in group-care settings.
✔ analyze principles of culturally relevant and anti-biased education in developing and analyzing early childhood curriculum and environments that respond to and respect diverse cultures and individual needs of children.
✔ develop a continuing professional growth plan and advocate for public policy that supports children, families and the profession of early childhood education.

Administration of early care and education programs is the main focus of this certificate. Topics include administration, supervision and coordination of staff in early childhood settings. Additionally, it provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Along with documented experience, this certificate leads to the Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and is required of those individuals supervising a publicly funded early childhood education site.
Upon completion of this certificate, the student exceeds the minimum requirements to work as a director/site supervisor in a privately funded early care and education program. With documented experience supervising staff, the student also meets the requirements to work as a director/site supervisor in a publicly funded early care and education program.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ formulate an educational philosophy to guide the operation of an early childhood program.
✔ support culturally respectful interactions among children, parents, teachers and the community.
✔ evaluate curriculum for sound pedagogy, content, and breadth, including planning for the learning environment, the daily routines, and the individual needs of children.
✔ manage program planning, budgeting, governing boards, enrollment, and personnel in accordance with the regulations of Title 5 (California Education Code of Regulations) and Title 22 (California Social Services Code of Regulations).
✔ create procedures for implementing standards of health, nutrition, and safety in group care early childhood education settings.
✔ plan professional and personal growth and advocacy activities to support children, families and teachers.

This certificate builds on the teacher level certificate with additional coursework on adult supervision, emphasizing the mentor's role in the development of early childhood education professionals. It also includes six units of specialized study, allowing students to select a particular focus (i.e. curriculum, infant and toddler, and children with disabilities and developmental differences). Upon completion of this certificate, with verified work experience teaching children and supervising staff, the student is eligible to apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a Master Teacher Child Development Permit to work as a lead teacher in a public (Title 5) early care and education program.
Upon completion of this certificate, the student meets the requirements for employment as a lead teacher in a privately funded (Title 22) early care and education program. In addition, with verified work experience teaching children and supervising staff, the student is eligible to apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a Master Teacher Child Development Permit to work as a lead teacher in a publicly funded (Title 5) early care and education program.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ apply child development principles to lead a teaching team in the design and evaluation of environments that are developmentally appropriate, anti-bias, respectful, inclusive, and supportive for all children, from infancy through adolescence.
✔ design early childhood programs that build respectful, reciprocal, and culturally informed family relationships with the intention of engaging families in their children's development and learning.
✔ select and utilize reflective child, program, and staff assessment tools to lead a teaching team in developing curriculum and teaching strategies.
✔ demonstrate practices in maintaining health and safety standards and preventing infectious disease in group-care settings.
✔ evaluate and implement curriculum and teaching plans, as evidenced through documentation, that support foundational skills and concepts in language, math, science, the arts, and social relationships.
✔ apply principles and practices for curriculum and instruction that draw from current early childhood education and child development research
✔ create a continuing professional growth plan and advocate for public policy that supports children and families, equity in education, and the profession of early childhood education.
✔ examine the role and development of early childhood education professionals as mentors and leaders in creating and leading anti-bias early childhood education programs.

This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an introduction to the profession, observation techniques, and age-appropriate curriculum. Additionally, it focuses on infant and toddler development and the care of education of infants and toddlers in group settings.
Upon completion of this certificate, the student exceeds the minimum requirements to be a teacher of infants and toddlers in a privately funded (Title 22) early care and education program. In addition, with verified work experience, the student is eligible to apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for an Associate Teacher Permit to work as an associate teacher of infants and toddlers in a publicly funded (Title 5) early care and education program.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate and apply knowledge of infant and toddler development to create infant and toddler programs that are anti-bias, relationship-based, respectful, and inclusive for children from the prenatal period through the first three years after birth.
✔ design infant and toddler programs that build respectful, reciprocal family relationships and support optimal infant and toddler development and learning, both at home and in group settings.
✔ incorporate reflective assessment strategies using observation, documentation, and interpretation in order to guide decisions about support for infant and toddler development and curriculum.
✔ design, implement, and evaluate culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching plans that connect knowledge of academic content to meaningful learning environments for infants and toddlers.
✔ demonstrate practices in maintaining health and safety standards, and managing infectious disease in group settings.
✔ develop a continuing professional growth plan and advocate for public policy that supports infants, toddlers, their families, and the profession of early childhood education.