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Community Services Education

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Community Services offerings enable you to improve the quality of your life through lifelong learning. This program of fee-based classes is designed to serve individuals with educational goals that do not require college credit.

Dean
Phone (916) 485-6000
Email claret@arc.losrios.edu

Community Services Education (CSERV) Courses

CSERV 2040 Medical Spanish: Part 1

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is designed to help community members and people who are interested in helping the sick by providing the following: Medical Spanish Terminology and phrases for non-native speakers of Spanish wishing to enhance their ability to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients, as well as for native speakers of Spanish wishing to broaden their use of medical terminology in order to be able to communicate more effectively with their family members in a variety of health settings. Emphasizes oral communication in a variety of medical settings by focusing on basic language exchange between doctor/nurse and patient. No prior knowledge of Spanish required. *Provider Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing for 32 Contact Hours per 8-week course. Provider #CEP15540.

CSERV 2041 Medical Spanish: Part 2

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is designed to help community members and people who are interested in helping the sick by providing the following: Medical Spanish Terminology and phrases for non-native speakers of Spanish wishing to enhance their ability to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients, as well as for native speakers of Spanish wishing to broaden their use of medical terminology in order to be able to communicate more effectively with their family members in a variety of health settings. Emphasizes oral communication in a variety of medical settings by focusing on vocabulary and phrases used by specialists and their patients. Basic prior knowledge of Spanish recommended. *Provider Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing for 32 Contact Hours per 8-week course. Provider #CEP15540.

CSERV 2042 Medical Spanish: Part 3

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is designed to help community members and people who are interested in helping the sick by providing the following: Medical Spanish Terminology and phrases for non-native speakers of Spanish wishing to enhance their ability to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients, as well as for native speakers of Spanish wishing to broaden their use of medical terminology in order to be able to communicate more effectively with their family members in a variety of health settings. Emphasizes oral communication in a variety of medical settings by focusing on vocabulary and phrases used at medical centers and hospitals. Some prior knowledge of Spanish, along with the ability to converse in both the present and the past, recommended. *Provider Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing for 32 Contact Hours per 8-week course. Provider #CEP15540.

CSERV 2043 Medical Spanish: Part 4

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is designed to help community members and people who are interested in helping the sick by providing the following: Medical Spanish Terminology and phrases for non-native speakers of Spanish wishing to enhance their ability to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients, as well as for native speakers of Spanish wishing to broaden their use of medical terminology in order to be able to communicate more effectively with their family members in a variety of health settings. Emphasizes oral communication in a variety of medical settings by focusing on different health problems current to society. Some prior knowledge of Spanish with the ability to converse in the present, past and future recommended. *Provider Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing for 32 Contact Hours per 8-week course. Provider #CEP15540.

CSERV 2080 BAR A-6 Alternative - Electrical and Electronic Systems Training

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an intensive Bureau of Automotive Repair-approved review of automotive electrical/electronic systems. It partially satisfies the ASE certification requirement when applying for a Smog Check technician license.

CSERV 2081 BAR A-8 Alternative - Engine Performance Systems

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an intensive Bureau of Automotive Repair-approved review of automotive engine performance systems. It partially satisfies ASE certification requirement when applying for a Smog Check technician license.

CSERV 2082 BAR Approved L-1 Alternative

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is preparation for the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) – approved Advanced Engine Performance Exam. Topics covered include Power Train Diagnosis, Computer Control Diagnostics, Ignition System Diagnostics, Fuel and Air Induction Diagnostics, Emission Control Diagnostics, and I/M Failure Diagnosis. The BAR L-1 Alternative test is administered at the end of the class.

CSERV 2083 Bureau of Automotive Repair Emissions Update

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is required for all licensed smog technicians who need to meet California emissions control smog license renewal standards.

CSERV 2087 California Council on Diesel Education and Technology 1 (CCDET 1)

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is offered to individuals who have received emissions code violations. It covers the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology, or CCDET requirements for Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection and Periodic Smoke Detection Programs. Topics include common causes of high diesel smoke levels and smoke diagnostic information.

CSERV 2089 California Council on Diesel Education and Technology 2 (CCDET 2)

Units:0
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is offered to individuals who have received emissions code violations. It covers the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology, or CCDET requirements for After-treatment and Maintenance as it applies to Diesel exhaust. Topics include strategies to reduce diesel particulate matter and Heavy Duty Diesel Engine certification standards.