The CRC Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program includes didactic, laboratory, and practicum components that are structured to facilitate the achievement of educational and career goals. According to the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), sonographers are “highly-skilled professionals who use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body that are used by physicians to make medical diagnoses." Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures. They must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill.

Students must achieve a "C" or better in all SONOG didactic courses and a "Pass" in all practicum courses to remain in, and progress through, the DMS program. Students who do not achieve these minimum expectations will be dismissed from the program.

Organizations such as the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certify the competency of sonographers through registration.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Perform entry-level skills of a diagnostic sonographer in a clinical setting (PSLO #1);

🗸 Successfully complete the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification examination (PSLO #2);

🗸 Acknowledge and adhere to the scope of practice of a diagnostic medical sonographer (PSLO #3).

Career Information

Career Opportunities: According to the ARDMS, Sonography is a dynamic profession that has grown significantly over the past 25 years. With rapidly developing new technologies and increased use of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, growth is projected to continue in the future with employment opportunities for qualified sonographers in both urban and rural areas nationwide. Sonographers and vascular technologists can choose to work in clinics, hospitals, private-practice physician offices, public-health facilities, laboratories, and other medical settings performing examinations in their areas of specialization. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Website, almost two-thirds of all sonographers are employed by hospitals. The rest work in physicians’ offices, medical and diagnostic laboratories/imaging centers and outpatient care centers. Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to increase by 29.4 percent, or 1,500 jobs between 2014 and 2024. As ultrasound technology evolves, it will become a more common method used to assist in diagnosing medical conditions, favored over more invasive procedures.

This program provides training in the basic skills necessary for a career in food service management. Coursework begins with basic training, culminating in an advanced course focusing on the quantity production of food and intermediate skills in management relevant to the foodservice industry.

The program includes coursework in culinary arts, culinary sanitation, customer service, management principles, and nutrition. Students will apply skills with training in labs.

Sanitation training is offered as an integral part of each certificate and degree in the department and is certified by the National Restaurant Association as well as Sacramento County Environmental Health Division.

This certificate is the second in a program series. After completion, students can continue their CAM coursework towards an A.A. Degree, with all coursework counting as part of the requirements for the degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to use professional written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate to a variety of audiences.

🗸 Demonstrate basic mathematical principles for foodservice record keeping, baking procedures, and recipe conversions.

🗸 Understand and practice proper sanitation and safety procedures critical to the foodservice industry.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to develop, examine, question, and explore perspectives or alternatives to problems within the foodservice industry.

🗸 Demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to assess and correct problems within food preparation, production, presentation and service.

🗸 Demonstrate effective techniques for selecting and procuring food, and non-food items common to the foodservice industry.

🗸 Exhibit a basic understanding of nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and food preparation.

🗸 Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking techniques and procedures.

🗸 Practice professional ethics, provide leadership, demonstrate personal and global responsibility and work effectively as a team member.

🗸 Integrate human, financial and physical resources management into food service operations.

Career Information

This program is designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary for advancement from entry-level employment in a food service operation.

This program provides training in the entry-level skills necessary for a career in food service. Courses begin at basic training, culminating in an advanced course focusing on the quantity production of food.

The program includes coursework in culinary arts, culinary sanitation, and customer service. Students will apply skills with hands-on training in production centered labs.

Sanitation training is offered as an integral part of each certificate and degree in the department and is certified by the National Restaurant Association as well as Sacramento County Environmental Health Division.

This certificate is the first in a program series. After completion, students can continue CAM coursework towards a certificate in cooking and supervision and then towards an A.A. Degree, with all coursework counting as part of the requirements for the degree.

All CAM curriculum is developed in collaboration with Sacramento employers in restaurants, schools, hospitals, and grocery stores.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 demonstrate the ability to use professional written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate to a variety of audiences.

🗸 demonstrate basic mathematical principles for foodservice record keeping, baking procedures, and recipe conversions.

🗸 understand and practice proper sanitation and safety procedures critical to the foodservice industry.

🗸 demonstrate the ability to develop, examine, question, and explore perspectives or alternatives to problems within the foodservice industry.

🗸 demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to assess and correct problems within food preparation, production, presentation and service.

🗸 exhibit a basic understanding of nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and food preparation.

🗸 demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking techniques and procedures.

🗸 integrate human, financial and physical resources management into foodservice operations.

Career Information

This program is designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary to enter into entry-level employment in a food service operation.

This CRC program offers training of management-level employees for the construction industry, as well as preparation for transfer to a four-year college or university construction program. Graduates may be employed by contractors, business and government agencies for work in project planning, estimating and project coordinating. A student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult the lower division requirements of the anticipated college program.

HIGHLIGHTS:

🗸 Current curriculum emphasizes analytical problem-solving and management skills
🗸 Field trips to a variety of construction sites to study construction methods and procedures (Instructor option)
🗸 Transfer potential to 4-year programs in Construction Technology

NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an Associate’s degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor’s degree.

Career Information

Plan Checker; Estimator; Superintendent; Project Manager; Contractor; Retail/Wholesale; Office Manager; Developer; Foreman; Laborer Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.

The Solar Installers Certificate program is designed to quickly prepare students for jobs installing solar panels in the solar industry. Our focus is to blend the academic rigor of the classroom, with the hands-on training that entry-level solar installers need to be successful in the industry.
The certificate is a fast paced blend of our introductory course for the construction industry, OSHA 10-Hour Safety certification, and two courses in solar photovoltaics, that culminate with national certification exam preparation and job placement assistance.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1 Define the role that safety plays in the construction industry, with an emphasis on hazard recognition and regulatory compliance for solar installers.

 • Demonstrate safe working practices with the tools and duties associated with solar panel installations.

🗸 PSLO #2 Summarize the common career paths in the solar industry, and articulate the standard entry-level expectations for those careers.

🗸 PSLO #3 Define and describe the purpose and function of the major components in a typical photovoltaic solar system.

• Analyze the difference between grid-tied PV systems and those PV systems with on-site storage.

🗸 PSLO #4 Demonstrate proficiency in system design and system sizing.

•  Show knowledge of site survey, load analysis, system losses, and utility interconnection requirements.

🗸 PSLO #5 Summarize system commissioning and system maintenance.

• Identify regularly used electrical test equipment and the typical performance parameters that are commonly monitored for PV solar systems.

Career Information

Solar installer, Crew leader, Solar sales, System designer, Estimator, Project manager, Safety manager, Solar trainer.

This program prepares students for entry into formal apprenticeship programs and other entry-level jobs in the building and construction industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1. Understand the career opportunities in the construction field including entry-level expectations in various sectors, opportunities for an upward mobility, and strategies for career advancement.

🗸 PSLO #2. Identify and safely operate many of the industry's common hand and power tools

🗸 PSLO #3. Interpret basic working drawings for residential construction projects, and layout and erect basic floor, wall, and roof assemblies

Career Information

Entry-level trades jobs, such as carpenter, electrician, plumber, cement mason. Those jobs can lead to other jobs such as foreman, superintendent, project manager, General contractor, estimator, scheduler, building inspector, safety manager, and even energy auditor.

This program prepares students for entry into the building and construction industry as a general tradesperson; and prepares students currently working within the industry for advancement.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1: Career Options and Goals- Summarize career options in the industry, and formulate initial career goals.

🗸 PSLO #2: Tools- Identify common hand and power tools used in the trades and residential building science, and demonstrate competence in their safe and efficient use.

🗸 PSLO #3: Analysis of Building Materials- Examine various building materials, and compare their strengths and weaknesses as they relate to structural integrity, sustainability, and environmental impact.

🗸 PSLO #4: Safety- Explain the relevance of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and interpret those regulations specific to the construction industry

🗸 PSLO #5: Building Principles- Utilize fundamental building principles to layout and construct residential and light carpentry structures

🗸 PSLO #6: Analysis of Sustainability- Understand the principles of Green Building and compare and contrast emerging techniques with traditional production building methods.

🗸 PSLO #7: Building Performance Testing- Perform shell and duct diagnostics, and prescribe measures that can be tested and retested for marked improvement in the energy efficiency of the home.

This fully online certificate provides students the information necessary to obtain an entry-level career in the field of networking. Upon completion of this certificate, students will understand helpdesk concepts and responsibilities, hardware and software troubleshooting, and technical communication skill-sets. The fundamentals of supporting end users and a Local Area Network (LAN) will also be emphasized.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Analyze the fundamentals of an operating system. Examine the relationship of the operating system to other applications programs (PSLO #1).

🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of networking technology. Judge the strengths and weaknesses of the different network operating systems and technologies (PSLO #2).

🗸 Analyze the effects of an application on a network operating system (PSLO #3).

🗸 Analyze the effects of network intruders and viruses on an application and an operating system (PSLO #4).

Career Information

Computer Operator; Applications Software Specialist; Information Technology Technician

This fully online certificate allows students to acquire basic core Information Technology competencies that will prepare them for a career in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1: Apply fundamental knowledge of computing and the current use of technology techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the computing practice.

🗸 PSLO #2: Evaluate and solve business problems with technology solutions using qualitative and quantitative information.

🗸 PSLO #3: Assess user needs in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based information systems.

🗸 PSLO #4: Demonstrate appreciation of the Information Technology career field and the need to be lifelong learners.

Career Information

The Certificate in Information Technology prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support technician. Several CSUs currently offer baccalaureate IT or CT programs, as do several private universities.

This certificate provides graduates with the skills needed to defend networks and information systems against cyber-attacks. Students receive extensive hands-on experience and develop the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed in the protection of an organization’s data and operations. It is a rigorous one-year fully online program designed to help students master the fundamentals of cybersecurity by applying industry-accepted and emerging practices to solve real-world security problems. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to evaluate security trends, recognize best practices, and understand Information Technology security products and threats. Some career opportunities associated with this degree include: security analyst, network systems security administrator, security policy analyst, and more.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Design and produce business information systems solutions incorporating current Information Technology, trends, security, and best practices (PSLO 1).

🗸 Execute Linux system commands from either a keyboard or a shell script using correct command syntax (PSLO 2).

🗸 Analyze and implement security concepts and security policies (PSLO 3).

🗸 Analyze common threats to and vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks (PSLO 4).

🗸 Implement and manage Cisco secure networks (PSLO 5).

🗸 Implement network perimeter defense (PSLO 6).

Career Information

Some career opportunities associated with this degree include: security analyst, network systems security administrator, security policy analyst, and more.