The curriculum prepares students for employment as commercial, corporate, and cable television operators. With the growth of cable and satellite distribution and the continuing development of new communication technologies (high definition television, fiber optics and digital media), expanding opportunities will be available for well-trained individuals.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

Radio Production curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Course work covers basic aspects of radio production, audio production, post-production sound, and announcing and writing for broadcast, cable and digital media. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, and production and post-production companies. Students selecting the “Radio” track of this program will produce a weekly show for the college radio station. Radio Production students are prepared for such positions as radio hosts/announcers, news reporters, production assistants, program producers, and audio editors for radio.

Some occupations within the industry of radio production and operations are inherently competitive. Students are encouraged to utilize college audio/radio facilities above and beyond coursework to better insure their marketability.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context. Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

The Pasadena City College Restorative Dental Technology Program curriculum prepares a student for employment in a private or commercial dental laboratory or dental office performing restorative dental techniques and procedures. Emphasis is on fundamental and advanced laboratory procedures and concepts in all specialized areas: removable complete dentures, crown and fixed partial dentures, dental ceramics, removable partial dentures, implants, digital dentistry CAD CAM (three levels), and orthodontics and pedodontics. Instruction includes courses in intraoral and facial structures, dental materials, two levels of dental anatomy, articulator instrumentation, functional anatomy, dental calculations, dental laboratory management, Juris prudence, and legalities, as well as workplace readiness and dental communications. Students learn in two fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to fixed and removable prosthetic fabrication and a digital workflow area. Students learn from caring, dedicated, and experienced faculty.

The Restorative Dental Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Program is also a member of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL). Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the written Recognized Graduate Examination given by the National Board for Certification.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. Pasadena City College will also award an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Restorative Dental Technology upon successful completion of courses prescribed for the Certificate of Achievement in the Restorative Dental Technology Program and completion of certain general education classes. Please consult with a college counselor or the college catalog for more information. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus laboratory sites for their Clinical Experience course during the second year.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate competence in performing basic and advanced level laboratory procedures and techniques required to design and fabricate fixed and removable dental prostheses and basic orthodontic appliances appropriate for an entry-level restorative dental technologist as verified by skills and knowledge specified in the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standards for Dental Laboratory Technology.

- Apply basic knowledge of physical properties, uses and manipulation of dental materials to insure proper materials are used in correct proportions for specific restorative procedures and that appropriate safety and disposal procedures are followed.

- Design and fabricate fixed and removable dental prostheses that follow appropriate tooth form and function and take into consideration structures of the oral cavity, determinants of occlusal morphology, and physiology of mandibular movements.

- Use oral, non-verbal, and written communication skills for effective professional interactions in the dental office or laboratory setting. - Function as a member of a diverse dental team demonstrating cultural sensitivity and no biases.

- Be prepared to continue developing their dental, community and world awareness through attending conventions, lectures, and workshops as well as active participation in professional/non-professional organizations.

- Apply ethical and legal principles to the dental laboratory work and apply regulatory considerations related to bloodborne diseases.

- Demonstrate work practices and safety protocols that promote a safe environment.

- Secure employment as an entry-level restorative dental technologist.

- Successfully challenge the Recognized Graduate Examination (the first step in becoming a Board Certified Dental Laboratory Technologist as granted by the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology).

- Be prepared to transfer to a college or university for upper-level studies in the health field.

The curriculum prepares students to work as Radiologic Technologist in the medical field. Employment opportunities are in offices, clinics and hospitals, education, sales, and management. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), in coordination with the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB). Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination (ARRT). Upon successfully passing the examination a student then would need to apply to the State of California for their Radiologic Technology License.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better; an Associate in Science degree is awarded upon attainment of a Certificate of Achievement and completion of all general education requirements for the AS degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in these general education courses.

Program Outcomes

- Maintain clinical competency and ability to produce radiographic images of acceptable quality.

- Demonstrate problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.

- Demonstrate pursuit of lifelong professional growth and development.

- Assume leadership roles in the Radiologic Technology professional community.

This certificate provides students with the skills to work in a freelance capacity or as an assistant to a portrait, wedding, event, or headshot photographer. Skills acquired include digital photography, digital workflow, professional lighting, and working with models/subjects. If students decide to pursue the more in-depth Photography Certificate of Achievement, many of the courses from the Portrait Photography Occupational Skills Certificate will apply to the Photography Certificate of Achievement.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of film and digital cameras, exposure controls, and photographic principles.

- Produce a portfolio of images that exhibits knowledge of natural and artificial lighting techniques and portraiture techniques.

This certificate provides students with general photographic skills required to work in a freelance capacity or as an assistant to a portrait, wedding, event, headshot, product, food, industrial, news, or fine art photographer. Skills acquired include digital photography, digital workflow, professional lighting, working with models/subjects, and large format photography. If students decide to pursue the more in-depth Photography Certificate of Achievement, many of the courses from the Portrait Photography Occupational Skills Certificate will apply to the Photography Certificate of Achievement.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of film and digital cameras, exposure controls, and photographic principles.

- Produce a portfolio of images that exhibits knowledge of natural and artificial lighting techniques, large format photography, and portraiture techniques.

This certificate provides students with the skills for entry-level work as a digital image editing specialist in a variety of settings, including advertising, freelance, or a photography studio or lab. Emphasis is on the creative application of digital image editing software.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cameras, exposure controls, and photographic principles.

- Perform digital image editing techniques for color correction, compositing, and file preparation.

The certificate curriculum prepares students to seek entry-level employment in a variety of commercial photographic specialties (for example, photojournalism, portraiture, fashion, architecture, product, etc.). Instruction is offered in cameras, aesthetics, color and black and white, film and digital, darkroom procedures, digital image editing, lighting, and business practices for photographers. Students completing the program will have developed a portfolio.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate technical knowledge through the effective use of tools.

- Analyze aesthetic and cultural values inherent in photographic works.

- Demonstrate through the creation of a portfolio of work (for transfer or entry-level employment) the ability to communicate effectively.

The curriculum prepares students to assist attorneys as paralegals (legal assistants) in administrative agencies, corporations, insurance companies, private law firms, government, and other legal environments. Emphasis is on training students in both civil and criminal matters. Some of the services that the paralegal (legal assistant) provides are legal research, development of law office systems, client interviews, drafts pleadings, briefing cases, legal calendaring, preparing discovery for litigated cases, preparing wills, and trusts, maintaining corporate records and minutes. This program has been approved by the American Bar Association.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required Paralegal Studies core courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- The ability to cope with case management, complete paralegal tasks, and understand the client relationship.

- The people skills to be a competent paralegal.

- Competence to work in the legal environment.

Note: A Paralegal (Legal Assistant) may not engage in, encourage, or contribute to any act which could constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

The Vocational Nursing curriculum provides students with skills that will afford them the opportunity to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physicians’ offices, and skilled nursing in extended and long-term care facilities.

Emphasis is on nursing theory, development and application of nursing skills in the basic care of individuals throughout the life span.

Upon completion of this curriculum, the student will receive a Certificate of Achievement and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Vocational Nurse (NCLEX-VN) and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners regulations to practice in the State of California.

A grade of C or better in all Vocational Nursing coursework is required to meet the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners regulations.

Program Outcomes

- Utilize the nursing process in health promotion, restoration, and disease and illness prevention.

- Apply evidence-based practice in providing therapeutic nursing interventions for clients and families.

- Apply Quality Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) knowledge, skills, and attitudes (ksa) to client care.

- Apply clinical reasoning skills to client care.

- Provide health education to individuals, families and communities.

- Demonstrate competency in vocational nursing procedural skills.

- Advocate for clients and families.

- Provide culturally sensitive nursing care.

Note: The following sequence must be followed.