College of the Redwoods

This one week class is on basic firefighting techniques.

With the country’s ongoing opiate epidemic creating an ever-growing demand for trained addiction specialists, now is the perfect time to pursue a career in Addiction Studies.

Fully accredited by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, the program meets all California certification standards and was designed to get you trained and working in the field as quickly and economically as possible. Most students receive job offers before they graduate.

The College of the Redwoods is a P.O.S.T. ‐ designated Regional Skills Training Center for Advanced Officer Training. Officers need a total of 24 hours of mandated training every two years, 14 of which are devoted to perishable skills (PSP) (defensive tactics, driver training, firearms, and tactical communications).

Students completing this certificate will have the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of an entry-level wildland firefighter as required by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Students are eligible to apply for Cal Fire certification on successful completion of the training.

Upon successful completion of the Police Science degree program, students possess the knowledge and skills to earn both the Associate in Science degree and Basic Law Enforcement Academy certification accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Students are qualified for employment as a California Peace Officer, Deputy Sheriff, or Level I Reserve Officer. Graduating students successfully demonstrate ethical conduct, as well as the abilities to make judgments concerning the enforcement of laws without prejudice, apply the level of force that can lawfully be used by a peace officer, recognize the importance of initial and ongoing training in coping with dangerous situations, analyze and solve problems, write reports that conform to accepted professional standards of quality, and recognize and understand concepts of terminology that are needed to understand the California criminal justice system.

The goal of CR’s multifaceted Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is to train dynamic, capable and qualified teachers to meet the changing needs of our community. Many students leave our program ready to join the workforce as licensed preschool teachers or day-care site directors, while others transfer to a university to continue training in this rewarding and rapidly changing field.

The goal of CR’s multifaceted Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is to train dynamic, capable and qualified teachers to meet the changing needs of our community. Many students leave our program ready to join the workforce as licensed preschool teachers or day-care site directors, while others transfer to a university to continue training in this rewarding and rapidly changing field.

This North Coast EMS approved course meets state requirements for EMT-1 refresher training, including Skills Competency Verification. Course includes didactic instruction and skills laboratory in basic life support knowledge and skills. Focus is on assessment and management of medical and traumatic emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will be eligible to apply for re-certification as a California EMT-I.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the North Coast Paramedic Program are designed to train you to respond safely in emergency medical situations. Upon completion, you will be prepared to become certified.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the North Coast Paramedic Program are designed to train you to respond safely in emergency medical situations. Upon completion, you will be prepared to become certified.

Programs in this field provide basic and advanced educational opportunities for students seeking careers in the automotive service industry, including service technician, specialty technician, and parts or service manager.

Programs in this field provide basic and advanced educational opportunities for students seeking careers in the automotive service industry, including service technician, specialty technician, and parts or service manager.

Programs in this field provide basic and advanced educational opportunities for students seeking careers in the automotive service industry, including service technician, specialty technician, and parts or service manager.

This course will cover all aspects of the Auto Body Collision Repair industry including safety, estimating, detailing, paint prep, removing and replacement of parts, frame rack setup and measuring techniques, weld on panels and suspension and alignments. Body and dent repair, prepping, and masking for paint. The Externship portion will consist of hands on learning at local Auto Body Shops.

Students are eligible to attend a refresher class if they have attended a truck driving program or previously had a CDL that was downgraded from a Class A or expired in the past 2 years.

College of the Redwoods Truck Driver Training Program teaches background information, break-in skills, and offers behind-the-wheel training preparation for most trucking jobs. This intensive six-week course has 45 hours of lecture and 45 hours of "behind-the-wheel" instruction. Each student receives 45 additional hours of observation time in the truck.

Programs in this field provide general and specific educational opportunities for students seeking careers in drafting and design for manufacturing, machining operations, computer-controlled manufacturing, process control, production, and supervision.

Programs in this field provide general and specific educational opportunities for students seeking careers in drafting and design for manufacturing, machining operations, computer-controlled manufacturing, process control, production, and supervision.

Each year in CR’s Construction Technology program, students from multiple certificate tracks come together to build a house from the ground up. With a design from CR’s Drafting Technology students, Residential Construction students lay the foundation, build the floor, walls, roof, doors and windows.

CR’s Drafting Technology program prepares students to meet the design and drafting needs of engineering, architectural, and manufacturing firms. Just two years at CR will prepare you for entry-level positions as drafter, designer, engineering assistant, 3D modeler, and estimator. Our students are especially qualified as computer-aided drafters, and are trained in solving basic design problems and providing engineering support.

CR’s Drafting Technology program prepares students to meet the design and drafting needs of engineering, architectural, and manufacturing firms. Just two years at CR will prepare you for entry-level positions as drafter, designer, engineering assistant, 3D modeler, and estimator. Our students are especially qualified as computer-aided drafters, and are trained in solving basic design problems and providing engineering support.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

Our Welding Technology program provides training in both commercial and industrial welding as well as fabrication and prepares you for a career in a multitude of fields. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, you’ll have flexibility to switch industries without changing careers.

The ability to perform basic code and trade standard duties to support the proper operation of electrical systems.

Repair and install electrical wire devices in compliance with the National Electric Code.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

This certificate of recognition is targeted at individuals seeking to quickly obtain a fundamental skill-set required to enter the local workforce as an entry-level network technician.

This certificate of recognition is targeted at individuals seeking to quickly obtain a fundamental skill-set required to enter the local workforce as an entry-level network technician.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

This certificate of recognition is targeted at individuals seeking to quickly obtain a fundamental skill-set required to enter the local workforce as an entry-level network technician.

The CIS Networking Certificate of Achievement provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

The CIS Networking AS degree provides educational opportunities for students seeking careers in local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) installation, and management. Students also learn skills in computer programming, PC maintenance and repair, and network security from CompTIA Security + certified instructors.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career that is flexible and in-demand? Our Dental Assisting program will prepare you to take on the increasing sophistication of dental treatment, innovations in technology, and expanded duties of the Dental Assistant. Graduates of the two-semester program qualify to take the Dental Board of California examination for state licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination offered through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career that is flexible and in-demand? Our Dental Assisting program will prepare you to take on the increasing sophistication of dental treatment, innovations in technology, and expanded duties of the Dental Assistant. Graduates of the two-semester program qualify to take the Dental Board of California examination for state licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination offered through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

The LVN Program is a three-semester program teaching basic nursing care, administration of medications, and carrying out therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Upon completion, a student is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to become licensed as a Vocational Nurse. An additional one semester of prerequisites provides the student with the opportunity to apply to the LVN/Paramedic to RN - Career Mobility.

The LVN Program is a three-semester program teaching basic nursing care, administration of medications, and carrying out therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Upon completion, a student is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to become licensed as a Vocational Nurse. An additional one semester of prerequisites provides the student with the opportunity to apply to the LVN/Paramedic to RN - Career Mobility.

College of the Redwoods Community Education offers training to become a Certified Medical Assistant. This not-for-credit class with lecture and in-class labs includes clinical rotation at a local medical office. Front and back Office Medical Assistant skills will be covered in an interactive classroom format.

Become a Pharmacy Technician in just 7 months! Train to assist the pharmacist in preparing and mixing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, purchasing and inventory management, billing and reimbursement, and more.

Become a nationally certified Phlebotomist! The complete Phlebotomy Program includes 90 hours of didactic instruction and a clinical rotation consisting of a minimum of 40 hours. Students must successfully complete the didactic portion with overall grade of 75% to be eligible to continue onto the clinical portion of the program. Nationally certified phlebotomists can work in multiple health care settings, including medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.

Programs in this field provide general and specific educational opportunities for students seeking careers in drafting and design for manufacturing, machining operations, computer-controlled manufacturing, process control, production, and supervision.

Programs in this field provide general and specific educational opportunities for students seeking careers in drafting and design for manufacturing, machining operations, computer-controlled manufacturing, process control, production, and supervision.

Take Real Estate courses in the convenience of your home or office through College of the Redwoods correspondence real estate program. Courses are open entry/open exit, meaning you can register anytime. This is not an online course.Students have one year to complete each course from the date of enrollment. Successful completion of three college-level courses is required to qualify for the CA real estate salesperson examination. Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and one other class meet California requirements. (DRE Statutory ID# S0086).

Design and install a solar photovoltaic system per standard industry practices and codes.
Evaluate and troubleshoot a solar photovoltaic system.

Design and install a solar thermal system per standard industry practices and codes.
Evaluate and troubleshoot a solar thermal system.