West Hills College-Lemoore

The Administration of Justice program is designed to provide the student an option of emphasizing Law Enforcement or Correctional Science. This program provides introductory and journey level course work in Administration of Justice for local, state, federal and private enterprise levels. This program enhances student development with philosophical, statutory, practical and, tactical experience and background necessary to successfully compete in a technologically advancing, competitive and rewarding career field. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be prepared for several career options in the Administration of Justice.

The Correctional Rehabilitation Certificate of Achievement (COA) guides students toward successful employment in a correctional law enforcement agency. The certificate of achievement for correctional workers, developed in conjunction with local and state agencies, provides students with a broad range of correctional skills and competencies, which promote success in a variety of correctional settings. The certificate ensures correctional workers understand the history of correctional rehabilitation, the relationship between correctional and other law enforcement agencies, and the complex legal environment of the corrections worker. Students will understand the role of risk and needs assessments in developing treatment programs for correctional clients. Students who complete the certificate will be ready for the workforce, and the certificate provides a stepping-stone to continue their education and complete an A.A. in Administration of Justice or Corrections.

The Administration of Justice program is designed to provide the student an option of emphasizing Law Enforcement or Correctional Science. This program provides introductory and journey level course work in Administration of Justice for local, state, federal and private enterprise levels. This program enhances student development with philosophical, statutory, practical and, tactical experience and background necessary to successfully compete in a technologically advancing, competitive and rewarding career field. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be prepared for several career options in the Administration of Justice.

The State of California, Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, is responsible for issuing Child Development Permits to eligible students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs or other selective children’s programs. The student with the intention of securing a Child Development Permit must follow mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix handout. To secure a copy of the Child development Permit Matrix contact a Child Development Instructor or the coordinator of the Child Development Training Consortium. There is a monetary fee paid to the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing when securing the Child Development permit and as required, all course work must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

The State of California, Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, is responsible for issuing Child Development Permits to eligible students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs or other selective children’s programs. The student with the intention of securing a Child Development Permit must follow mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix handout. To secure a copy of the Child development Permit Matrix contact a Child Development Instructor or the coordinator of the Child Development Training Consortium. There is a monetary fee paid to the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing when securing the Child Development permit and as required, all course work must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

The program offers a complete background in child growth and development, teaching you how to work with culturally diverse families, address the needs of children at risk through early intervention and create curriculum that’s appropriate for young children. These skills will translate to potential jobs in federal, state, nonprofit or private early childhood education programs. You’ll also be eligible to qualify for certificates of achievement through West Hills, a child development permit from the state of California as well as commission for teacher preparation and licensing.

The West Hills College Lemoore Child Development Program offers a comprehensive background in the field of child growth and development. Program emphasis includes information directed at working with culturally diverse families, addressing the needs of children at risk through early intervention and creating and teaching developmentally appropriate curriculum to young children. Students will be offered information and skills for potential employment in Federal, State, non-profit, or privately owned early childhood educational/child care programs. Courses in this program may assist the student to qualify for Child Development Certificates issued by West Hills College and/or a Child Development Permit obtained from the State of California, Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing.

West Hills College Lemoore's EMT 050: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course prepares students for certification as Nationally Registered EMT-Basic. It prepares the student for certification as a Nationally Registered EMT and subsequent state certification.

The Paramedic Program is a comprehensive lecture, lab and field training program to produce competent, entry level paramedics to serve in career and volunteer positions in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Our Paramedic Program meets and exceeds regulations in the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4. This program meets all the objectives of the United States Department of Transportation’s 1998 Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum as well as the 2009 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Paramedics.

The Paramedic Program is a comprehensive lecture, lab and field training program to produce competent, entry level paramedics to serve in career and volunteer positions in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Our Paramedic Program meets and exceeds regulations in the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4. This program meets all the objectives of the United States Department of Transportation’s 1998 Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum as well as the 2009 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Paramedics.

If you are interested in making a difference in people's lives, consider becoming a certified nursing assistant. The West Hills College Lemoore Certified Nursing Assistant program prepares students for the field in just two months by enrolling in our HS 61 -nurse assistant training class!

This comprehensive EKG Technician Course prepares students to function as cardiovascular (EKG) Technicians. This Course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, respiratory therapy assisting, and electrocardiography.

The explosion of the internet in recent years has created a new demand for web programmers or web designers. These are people who have design skills specifically used for web design. In addition to being able to build websites, a web specialist must also be a master of communication - both in the visual and verbal arenas. The web specialist must know HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, server side scripting languages such as PHP/MySQL and other related web programming languages, which they will use to convert the everyday print documents that are used format he most basic communication level to the most advanced communication level with the inclusion of images and other multi-media formats to communicate their messages into a web-friendly format.

Scripting generally refers to the class of computer programs on the web that are executed client-side, by the user’s web browser, instead of server-side (on the web server). This type of computer programming is an important part of the active scripting concept, enabling web pages to be scripted; that is, to have different and changing content depending on user input, environmental conditions (such as the time of day), or other variables. This enables authors to create compelling and powerful web content. This specification covers extensions to HTML and HTML5 needed for client-side scripting, but leaves out the architectural and application programming interface issues for how scripting engines are implemented and how they communicate with the document and other objects on the same page. Languages which may be used are CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, JScript, VBscript, Hypertext Preprocessor Protocol (PHP), Perl, Active Server Pages (ASP and ASP.Net), Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).

A Web designer is an information technology professional. Web designers are responsible for designing the graphics and overall layout of the pages of a website. In addition to having a keen understanding of computer science, web designers are unique in the fact that in order to perform their jobs effectively, they must also be artistically inclined. They may work within the IT department of an organization, for a graphic design firm or as an independent contractor.

The Computer Information Systems Program at West Hills College Lemoore teaches concepts, procedures and terminology as well as the skills and applications necessary to operate computers and network systems.

The Computer Information Systems Program at West Hills College Lemoore teaches concepts, procedures and terminology as well as the skills and applications necessary to operate computers and network systems.

Networking fundamentals explains computer networking basics in terms that can be easily understood, using concepts common to everyday, no-computing experience. A brief introduction to networking history provides context, explaining how networks have become so important to businesses and individuals. The certificates emphasizes networking fundamentals, explaining the software and hardware that makes networking possible. The certificate stresses understanding how and why networks work, rather than focusing on memorization of terms or numbers. Upon completion of the certificate, students will perform basic computer networks tasks, such as DSL connectivity or configuring connections to an Internet service provider. This certificate gives student the foundation needed to begin training for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) Certification or employment in a computer networking career.

The Introduction to Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement offers a problem-solving methodology built on key principles that are independent of specific technologies in a vendor neutral environment. The principles taught in this certificate are mappable, stackable, and track to today’s emerging technologies and teach students the security techniques and research skills required to stay on top of today’s ever-changing security environment. This certificate provides comprehensive training to begin a career focused on securing computing assets and information. Join our program to acquire skills and knowledge in the design, application, installation, operation, and maintenance of computer security systems through extensive hands-on experience in this rapidly growing field. This program of study prepares student to take the following certification exams: CompTIA is an ANSI accredited Certifier - 0731. The CompTIA Security+ program is included in the scope of this accreditation. The CompTIA Security+ certification may be kept current through the CompTIA Continuing Education program.

The Introduction to Industrial Automation Certificate program is modeled after local industry competency standards and includes study in the following areas: electrical theory and components, soldering, wiring diagrams, safety programmable logic controllers, and Allen Bradly SLC 500 and CLX 5000 computer integrated manufacturing. This program will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to increase job performance for careers in electronics technology. Students will be prepared for entry level positions in petroleum/energy, manufacturing automation, process control, logistics and distribution, material processing, and industrial maintenance.