The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Refresher Skills Certificate provides updated skills for individuals holding the EMT-1 certificate, in compliance with the requirements outlined by the State of California Administrative Code. Every two years, all certified EMT's are required to complete a refresher program course to maintain their certification.

The program utilizes basic principles learned as an EMT in the exploration & solving of problems in the pre-hospital setting. Completion of this certificate will fulfill California Emergency Medical Standards Authority testing mandates.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify changes and updates that apply to maintaining California Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

The Emergency Care for First Responders Skills Certificate teaches students manipulative and problem-solving skills required for the individual interested in pursuing a career as an emergency medical responder to victims of illness or injury.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify a medical or trauma emergency;
2. Apply knowledge of specific skills to assist victims of a medical or trauma emergency; and
3. Discuss the requirements necessary to work in the Emergency Medical Service system.

The Electronic Technology Fundamentals Skills Certificate offers students the basic foundation to perform the work of an electronic technician in both traditional engineering environments and service-related environments. Electronic technicians lay out, build, test and modify electronic components, equipment, and systems such as computers, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, using principles of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering, mathematics, and physics. An electronic technician often works under the direction of engineering staff. Non-traditional areas include such things as biomedical instrument repairs, alternative energy installation and repair,field service, and installations. Our courses prepare students to succeed in applying the fundamental principles and practices of electronic technology to a variety of job settings.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Perform measurements of voltage, current and resistance using laboratory test equipment;
2. Apply the principles of Direct and Alternating Current theory to electronic circuits;
3. Apply the Scientific Method to the investigation and evaluation of electronic circuits, and summarize the results in written technical format;
4. Analyze and test solid state devices and circuits;
5. Identify, analyze, and test Operational Amplifier circuits; and
6. Test, align, and troubleshoot various complex electronic circuits.

The Drone Studies: Commercial Drone Certification Skills Certificate teaches students what they need to know in order to become a commercial drone pilot. Topics include drone flying techniques, drone safety, drone technology, privacy and ethical regulations, and topics included on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Safely operate common Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (drones).
2. Capture still and video images from a UAS.
3. Prepare to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS commercial pilot license exam.
4. Understand the varied uses of unmanned vehicles in multiple disciplines and careers.

The Certificate in Digital Filmmaking is designed for students interested in pursuing media production as a career or creative pursuit. The Certificate provides students with a basic overview of production with flexibility to pursue individual interests. Students will learn the language of cinema, how to use technology to capture images and sound, and how to edit digital media and craft stories. Students can choose to focus on fiction or non-fiction modes of production, and will work in teams using a variety of cutting-edge technologies to create original works.

The program prepares students for careers in the film and television industries by giving them a variety of hands-on opportunities, including: using industry standard technologies in the production of student-created content; working in crews and with industry professionals; contributing to SRJC’s award-winning student newspaper “The Oak Leaf” on important local and national stories; and participating in the Petaluma Cinema Series and Film Fest Petaluma.

State-of-the-art facilities include: a fully-functioning multicamera broadcast studio, student accessible digital media suites & VR lab, Petaluma Campus’ elegant 250-seat 4K motion picture theater -- the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, and Santa Rosa Campus’ brand new 50-seat screening room.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Analyze visual media from a technical, aesthetic, historic, and cultural point-of-view;
2. Demonstrate fluency in the language of film production and criticism;
3. Plan, organize, and execute the production of digital media projects;
4. Collaborate effectively in production teams.

The purpose of the Digital Media: Audio Certificate of Achievement, (formerly Audio Production for Digital Media) is to provide students with an overview of MIDI sequencing, sound synthesis, audio recording, digital and analog audio technology, basic music theory, sound design for multimedia applications including video games (for educational and/or entertainment purposes), and delivery of audio content over the radio, television, and the Internet. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in professional audio production including audio engineering, sound design, audio-for-video post-production, broadcasting, and CD/DVD mastering.

Career Options
Audio production technicians use hardware and software to create, record, store and edit musical and non-musical sounds. The development of multimedia and the Internet have created a variety of occupations built around the development and use of platform-specific tools for both linear and non-linear digital audio production.

Potential Careers:

• Sound Designer
• Audio Engineer
• Record Producer
• Post-Production Mixer/Editor
• Sound Effects/Dialog Editor

This program of study is also available as a major for an Associate Degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Demonstrate technical proficiency with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW);
2. Create digital audio recordings and master them for distribution; and
3. Design audio for video, computer games, and other multimedia applications.

The 3D Modeling and Animation Certificate of Achievement provides fundamental skills for entry into a wide range of industries, including entertainment, architecture, electronic gaming, advertising, and educational media, as well as forensics and medical animation, and 3D simulations. This program also prepares students for advanced animation education through degree-granting institutions and schools specializing in the film and broadcast fields.

Students will explore the principles of three-dimensional (3D) modeling, texturing, lighting and animating, as well as the application of particle systems and dynamics to produce a range of effects. Emphasis is placed on modeling, rigging and animating 3D characters, and upon creating sophisticated 3D scenes. Upon completion, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic practices of designing, building, and animating 3D environments, characters, and visual effects.

This program of study is also available as an Associate degree major option.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Apply the basic practices of designing, building, and animating 3D environments, characters, and visual effects; and
2. Produce 3D animations consistent with industry requirements for entry-level animators.

The Dietary Manager Certificate of Achievement prepares individuals to manage an efficient, safe and healthful food service program. Students acquire skills for supervising both food production and personnel in health care and other food service institutions. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical rotations through local food service establishments. The Dietary Manager certificate is the minimal requirement of the California Department of Public Health for managing the food service department in a health care facility.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Communicate clearly and professionally as a Dietary Manager;
2. Interview clients to obtain relevant nutrition information, and follow diet orders to provide nutritious meals for a variety of clients and medical conditions;
3. Manage cost control, purchasing, inventory, meal production, employee scheduling and supervision of foodservice workers for safe and sanitary commercial food production; and
4. Use leadership skills to motivate food service employees to work as a team in an efficient and effective manner that meets or exceeds client expectations.

Along the way toward completing the 2-year Diesel Technology career certificate, students have the opportunity to earn Skills Certificates.

The Diesel Preventative Maintenance (T8) Skills Certificate trains students in the theory, design, operation, troubleshoot and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks and equipment and prepares students to pass the T8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Preventative Maintenance Certifications Exam.

Students who complete this certificate are prepared to enter the diesel trade as apprentice-level technicians specializing in heavy-duty truck and equipment maintenance.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Perform maintenance inspections on trucks and agricultural construction equipment; and
2. Evaluate equipment condition and determine remedies using appropriate shop skills.

The Diesel Power Train (T3) Skills Certificate trains students in the theory, design, operation, troubleshoot and maintenance of heavy-duty power trains and prepares students to pass the T3 Drive Train Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications Exams.

Students who complete this certificate are prepared to enter the diesel trade as apprentice-level technicians specializing in power train maintenance.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Inspect, evaluate and repair heavy-duty drive train components, including clutches, transmissions, drive lines and rear axle assemblies using appropriate shop skills.