The Psychiatric Technician Program is a three-semester program designed to prepare qualified men and women to practice as psychiatric technicians. The program provides two approaches to learning; coursework is combined with practical application. Clinical training occurs in hospitals and health agencies. A certificate in Psychiatric Technician is granted by the college after completion of the program, and the student is eligible to take the examination for licensure. The academic subjects for both the Certificate and A.S. Degree are offered at Napa Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Act ethically and respect the parameters of client privacy and confidentiality.

- Accurately document all clinical assessments and interventions in a timely manner, prioritizing patient care while delivering age appropriate services.

- Effectively participate in a therapeutic environment and communicate professionally.

The Psychiatric Technician Fast-Track program is an apprenticeship program that is administered at Napa State Hospital.  Students in this program are registered as students at Napa Valley College but all coursework is completed at Napa State Hospital and the students work as apprentices at Napa State Hospital.  Admission to this program is not administered or processed by the college; students must apply via the Department of State Hospitals.  This program is a joint program with the Department of State Hospitals, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee of California, and Napa Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Act ethically and respect the parameters of client privacy and confidentiality.

- Accurately document all clinical assessments and interventions in a timely manner, prioritizing patient care while delivering age appropriate services.

- Effectively participate in a therapeutic environment and communicate professionally.

This program prepares students for employment in the machinist and/or toolmaking trade. The courses cover setting up and operating basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders. Computerized machine tool programming and operation is also included. Emphasis is placed on the manufacture of component machine parts, using the materials removal process for metals and plastics. The course of study also includes precision measuring skills, blueprint reading, cutting tool design, shop mathematics, and efficient and economical sequencing of machine tooling operations.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Demonstrate good work and safety habits while using hand tools and power equipment.

- Perform basic machining operations on lathes, mills, surface grinders and drill presses.

- Perform basic measuring functions, calculating all required math, using precision measuring tools.

- Read engineering drawings to accomplish required operations on machine tools.

- Set-up, operate, program basic CNC lathes and mills and accomplish advanced lathe and mill processes, while working independently.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

✔ Perform basic machining operations on lathes, mills, surface grinders and drill presses.

✔ Perform basic measuring functions, calculating all required math, using precision measuring tools.

The LGBTQ Community Awareness Certificate Program provides basic education related to sexual orientation and gender identity minorities. This program provides individuals with knowledge and essential workplace skills for decision making and communication skills for working in industries that engage with the LGBTQ community as employees, colleagues, and as clients.

This certificate provides students with a concentrated study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues for health care professionals. Students will explore a wide range of topics related to how people identify their sexuality and gender and how those identities have been impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.

- Explain how the HIV virus infects the human body and how it is transmitted.

This certificate provides students with a concentrated study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues for educators, child care workers, counselors, administrators and staff. Completion of this certificate can prepare students to deliver curriculum required by the Fair and Inclusive Education Act.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.

- Discuss the challenges non-gender conforming persons face in the community, family and workforce including education.

This certificate provides students with a concentrated study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues related to the family, education, and the community. Students will explore a wide range of topics related to how people identify their sexuality and gender and how those identities are impacted and influenced in the family, in schools, and throughout the community. Completion of this certificate can prepare students for work in health occupations, criminal justice, human services, education, child development, and hospitality. It can also prepare students for transfer to another institution offering a degree in LGBT Studies. To fulfill requirements for this certificate, students must complete the required courses and electives as outlined below.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.

- Identify the people and events that have influenced LGBT history and explain how they shaped the views of LGBT people in the family, education, and community.

- Explain how racial, cultural, and religious identities intersect with sexual orientation and gender identity within families, education, and the community.

- Discuss current issues faced by sexual orientation and gender non-conforming minorities in the family, education and community.

The Certificate of Achievement in Spanish is designed to prepare students for varied career opportunities, become fluent in Spanish, and boost their speaking, writing and reading skills. The certificate may be completed in four semesters by taking the four-level Spanish 50-53 sequence. Similarly, the Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to transfer to the California State University system because it is aligned with our Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree in Spanish and it would give students interested in Spanish who are unable to pursue the Associate Degree a certificate option. Possible career opportunities are varied and include, volunteer work or work as a tutor for students learning Spanish. Similarly, certificate earners may work with or for Spanish speaking individuals or groups within the community in educational and service related areas such as first responder emergency providers, fire, and hospital employees. In addition they may work in many service related fields and earn higher wages because they are bilingual in both oral and written skills and improve communication.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Be academically prepared to transfer to a Spanish program at a four-year university

2. Demonstrate the ability to understand, speak, read and write using high-intermediate levels of Spanish skills necessary for careers in Spanish and related fields.

The Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language is offered as preparation for developing linguistic competency in ASL and readiness for entering a formal interpreter training program. Similarly, it is designed to provide educational experiences at the lower division level with depth, breadth, and rigor to ensure that transfer students are well prepared to succeed in upper-division work in Sign Language. The specific courses that comprise the degree were selected to meet the lower-division requirements for transfer to the California State University System baccalaureate degree programs in Sign Language. There is a need for skilled, qualified Sign Language interpreters in educational and social service agencies in our region and this certificate gets you there!

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Be academically prepared to transfer to a Sign Language program at a four-year university.

2. Demonstrate the ability to understand and sign using high-intermediate levels of sign language skills necessary for careers in sign and related fields.

3. Demonstrate and apply skills and knowledge in deaf culture.