GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

REVIEW OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

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Introduction

In keeping with Section 78016 (Review of program; termination) of the California Education

Code, which states that… “Every vocational or occupational training program offered by a

community college district shall be reviewed every two years by the governing board of the

district…”, program reviews have been completed on the following nine vocational training

programs at Grossmont College:

1. Administration of Justice

2. Cardiovascular Technology

3. Child Development

4. Culinary Arts

5. Disability Services Management

6. Media Communications

7. Nursing

8. Occupational Therapy Assistant

9. Orthopedic Technology

10. Respiratory Therapy

Information collected for these reviews was obtained from the following sources:

1. Job Outlook for California Community Colleges Occupational Education Programs (San

Diego County)

2. Job Outlook for California Community Colleges Occupational Education Programs

(California)

3. Career Technical Education (CTE) (Perkins IV) Report

April 16, 2013, Item 305 ATTACHMENT A1



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Definitions

TOP Code. Taxonomy of Programs Code; the statewide number-designator assigned to a

program of study.

Core 2 Measures “Completions,” defined as student attainment of an industry-recognized

credential, a certificate, or a degree.

Core 4 Measures “Employment” defined as student placement in military service or

apprenticeship programs or placement or retention in employment, including placement in high

skill, high wage, or high demand occupations or professions.

SOC: California Standard Occupational Classification.




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Administration of Justice

I. Program Description

The Administration of Justice (AOJ) Department is not a single program. Rather, it is a

collection of programs offering a wide array of degrees, certificates, and regulatory

agency-certified courses designed to prepare individuals for careers in public safety.

There are five major areas of emphasis: Law Enforcement, Legal Systems/Court

Management, Corrections, Forensic Technology, and Security Management.

Pursuant to the implementation of Senate Bill 1440, an Associate of Transfer degree in

Administration of Justice was recently submitted and approved by Grossmont College

Curriculum Committee and is pending approval by the California State Chancellor’s

Office.

In addition to the areas of emphasis, the department offers a Police Academy certified by

the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), a Corrections

Academy certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), an

Emergency Dispatch Operator course, certified by POST, and a Security Academy

certified by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). All AOJ

instructional offerings are designed for entry-level, career-track students as well as those

seeking career enhancement or transfer to four-year institutions.

The AOJ Department serves up to 1,500 students each semester. It also maintains a close

working relationship with area public safety agencies through seven occupational

advisory groups (law enforcement and POST Police Academy, forensic technology,

corrections, legal systems and court management, security management, and dispatch)

which are critical to our degree programs. These advisory groups ensure that our AOJ

programs continue to offer relevant, challenging, up-to-date curriculum.

Increased agency demand for well-trained personnel, especially in light of the ever-

evolving homeland defense requirements, as well as student demand (veterans, adults

affected by the recession and seeking new careers, and incoming freshman), have strained

existing AOJ fiscal, physical, and human resources beyond reasonable limits.

Tremendous growth in AOJ is expected to continue, limited only by the lack of available

resources.

A. Degrees

Associate of Science, Administration of Justice

(Areas of Emphasis: Law Enforcement, Legal Systems/Court Management,

Corrections, Forensic Technology, and Security Management)




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Associate of Science Transfer, Administration of Justice (pending)

B. Certificates

Certificate of Achievement, Administration of Justice

(Areas of Emphasis: Law Enforcement, Legal Systems/Court Management,

Corrections, Forensic Technology, and Security Management)

Certificate of Proficiency: Corrections Academy, Emergency Dispatch Operator,

POST Modular Police Academy, Security Academy




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II. Labor Market Demand

The Administration of Justice Program at Grossmont College meets a documented labor

market demand. Employment trends for this field are derived from a variety of sources.

These are listed below:

A. Employment Trends:

Occupation TOP

Code

SOC Code 2010 2020 Numerical

Change

% Change Job

Openings

Detectives and

Criminal

Investigators

2105.00 33-3021

SD 3,880 4,510 630 16.2 150

CA 15,400 15,600 200 1.3 360

Police and

Sheriff's Patrol

Officers

2105.00 33-3051

SD 4,770 5,320 550 11.5 195

CA 73,100 78,300 5,200 7.1 2,670

Private

Detectives and

Investigators

2105.50 33-9021

SD 130 150 20 15.4 5

CA 2,700 3,100 400 14.8 100

Correctional

Officers &

Jailers

2105.10

2105.20 33-3012

SD 2,630 2,880 250 9.5 71

CA 42,700 43,300 600 1.4 820

Correctional

Officer

Supervisors

2105.10 33-1011

SD 110 130 20 18.2 6

CA 2,200 2,300 100 4.6 80

Police and

Detective

Supervisors

2105.10 33-1012

SD 400 430 30 7.5 17

CA 5,100 5,100 0 0.0 180

Forensic Science

Technicians 2105.40 19.4092 SD 100 130 30 30.0 7

CA 1,700 2,000 300 17.6 100

Occupational Employment Projections 2010-2020

San Diego County

http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/commcolleges/

B. Career Opportunities (Representative Sample)

Adult/ Child Protective Services Worker

Animal Control Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

Computer/Information Security

Specialist

Community Services Officer

Corrections Officer

Court Administrator

Deputy Sheriff

Detention Specialist

Federal Agent

Fingerprint Examiner

Forensic Specialist/Technician

(Evidence Tech/Crime Scene Tech)

Highway Patrol Officer

Latent Fingerprint Examiner

Medical Examiner Investigator

Parole Agent

Police Officer

Police Services Officer





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Private Investigator

Probation Officer

Property and Evidence Specialist

Public Defender Investigator

Public Safety Dispatcher / Emergency

Dispatch Operator

Security Manager / Director

Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration

(TSA) Officer

III. Other Regional Programs

The Administration of Justice (AOJ) Program at Grossmont College does not represent

unnecessary duplication of other training programs in the area. The growth in public

safety and homeland security issues and needs clearly justify the existence of the current

programs. Other regional AOJ programs are located at Mira Costa College, Palomar

College, San Diego Miramar College, and Southwestern College.

IV. Employment and Completion

(Based on State Core Measures Report, 2012-2013)

Core 2 “Completions,” defined as student attainment of an industry-recognized credential, a

certificate, or a degree.

Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Administration of Justice

186 84.41

Statewide 73,436 83.08 Perkins IV Core Indicator Reports

Summary Performance Detail Report by College - 4 Digit TOP

https://misweb.cccco.edu/perkins/Core_Indicator_Reports/Summ_CoreIndi_TOPCode.aspx

Core 4 “Employment” defined as student placement in military service or apprenticeship

programs or placement or retention in employment, including placement in high skill, high

wage, or high demand occupations or professions.

Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Administration of Justice

132 74.24









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V. Recommendations

Continue Administration of Justice program at Grossmont College and:

Continue outreach activities with community and local high schools.

Advertise programs.

Recruit non-traditional students.

Increase completion and retention rates.

Increase participation by advisory committee members in recruitment

efforts.

Add 3 full-time instructors, one of which will assist in the leadership of

the academies (Police, Corrections, Dispatch, Security) and training

activities.

Hire a full-time lab assistant.

Increase clerical support in AOJ by .50FTE.




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Cardiovascular Technology


Cardiovascular Technologists perform diagnostic medical procedures in three specialty

areas. Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, which utilizes invasive techniques to

perform x-ray imaging to aid in the diagnosis and intervention of cardiovascular disease

utilizing multiple devices to open blocked arteries, repair heart valves, and implant

pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators; Adult Echocardiography or

Cardiac Ultrasound, which utilizes ultrasound technology to diagnose heart function to

include the chambers and valves of the heart; and Vascular Technology which also uses

ultrasound technology where the focus is on the rest of the arteries and veins that make

up the circulatory system in the human body; this includes arteries and veins in the head,

neck, arms, abdomen, pelvis and legs. Cardiovascular Technologists assist physicians

from a variety of specialties such as cardiology, radiology, neurology, and cardiac and

vascular surgeons.

During the two-year program, students attend lectures and labs on campus as well as

participate in over 600 hours of clinical experience in local hospitals. We currently have a

training partnership with Scripps Health for our Vascular Technology students and we are

very excited about a new training partnership with Kaiser Permanente for our Echo

students.

The program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health

Programs (CAAHEP), and is the only multi-track, accredited program in California.

Beginning with our current first-year cohort, the CVT Program will now require a

minimum of an AS degree upon completion per CAAHEP latest Standards and

Guidelines. The Class of 2013 will be the last to have two options for completion of the

program:

A. Degrees

Associate of Science, Cardiovascular Technology

B. Certificates

Certificate of Achievement, Cardiovascular Technology

Having received the first-ever awarded ten year reaccreditation in 2004, the CVT

Program is up for reaccreditation this year, with a site visit planned for Fall 2013.




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Graduates sit for a national registry exam upon graduation. The exams are administered

by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) for Echo and

Vascular Technologists, and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) for the

Invasive Cardiology specialty. Success thresholds are set by the Joint Review Committee

– Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). Their outcome assessment threshold for

national registry exams is for greater than or equal to 60% of total number of individuals

attempting the examination pass within a three year period.

Class of 2012 data: Overall % students passing registry exams is 73%.

Track Specialty Number of Grads % Passed Registry Credential

Invasive 8 50 RCIS

Echo 14 86 RDCS, AE

Vascular 11 73 RVT

Career opportunities are outstanding, offering excellent salaries and employment

opportunities locally and throughout the nation. Cardiovascular Technology is a

challenging and rewarding career, and provides an opportunity to use sophisticated

medical instruments to help patients with cardiovascular disease.


The Cardiovascular Technology program at Grossmont College meets a documented

labor market demand. Employment trends for this field are derived from a variety of

sources. These are listed below:




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A. Employment Trends

Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Cardiovascular

Technologists

and Technicians

1213.00 29-2031

SD 280 330 50 17.9 9

CA 3,600 4,500 900 25.0 150


San Diego County


B. Career Opportunities

Hospitals (Technologist & Management)

Clinics

Private Physician Office

Cardiac Invasive Specialists

Adult and Pediatric Echosonographers

Vascular Technologists

Customer Service and Training Representatives

Cardiovascular Equipment, Devices and Drug Sales

Research Positions in Any of the Three Specialties

Copywriting and/or Proofreading for Professional/Technical Publications

C. Other Regional Programs

The Cardiovascular Technology Program at Grossmont College is the only CVT Program

in this region and the only nationally-accredited, 3-track program in the State of

California.

D. Employment and Completion


Core 2 “Completions,” defined as student attainment of an industry-recognized


Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Cardiovascular Technician

78 91.03





programs or placement or retention in employment, including placement in high skill,

high wage, or high demand occupations or professions.






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Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Cardiovascular Technician

54 66.67

Statewide 829 75.75 Perkins IV Core Indicator Reports



E. Recommendations

Continue Cardiovascular Technology program at Grossmont College and:

Continue public exposure of program.

Work closely with health organizations for assistance in expansion of

program.

Continue to work with health professions on donations of supplies and

equipment.

Continue to work with local service agencies on placement.





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Child Development


The Child Development Program has both a strong general education component and a

vocational focus, which is to provide top quality teachers, directors, leaders and

advocates to the field of early childhood education. Although the 2010 census shows the

birth rate has declined slightly in some communities, in other such as in the Hispanic

communities, birth rates are increasing in San Diego County. The demand for high

quality child care, including infant/toddler care has resulted in a variety of Quality

improvement initiatives and legislation such as the Quality Preschool Initiative, formally

known San Diego County Preschool for All movement, and the federally legislated Early

Learning Advisory Committee are raising the educational expectations for the field.

California is completing Early Learning Curriculum Foundations and Guidelines to be

adopted by all state Preschool and Child Care Programs. These movements are pushing

towards greater accountability, greater educational expectations and more seamless

alignment with K-12 systems. San Diego State University (SDSU) Child Development

major offers a multiple subject’s credential track from early childhood. There continues

to be discussion around the state for the need to bring back the Early Childhood Multiple

Subjects credential. The state budget crisis continues to challenge us all in academia

discussions continue between the Department of Education and Health and Human

Services around restructuring of the entire field. Shifts in funding from public to private,

grants, initiatives and the need for creative financial support all require an energized

faculty who are able to maintain the current level of state and federal funding and

respond to new funding opportunities. California’s economic recovery will rely on

serving a diverse population of children and families. High quality childcare and

educational programs for young children will not only allow the current generation of

workers to attend to their jobs but also set the groundwork for the next generation. Child

Development affects workforce development in all areas.

The department has a variety of grants and funding sources to support its mission. The

two recent recently we’ve added two components of the Preschool for All (PFA) project.

Our Child Development Center is The Quality Preschool Initiative (QPI), formally

known as the Preschool for All (PFA) project. The department also manages the

California Mentor Teacher project providing support to PFA sites throughout the county.

The center continues to be a Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC)/California

Department of Education Model Infant Toddler Site. In addition, the department is CAP

aligned with other community colleges statewide in the Curriculum Alignment Project

and. Moreover, we continue to work collaboratively with SDSU faculty regarding

transfer and AS-T degree development for Early Childhood Education and Child and

Adolescent Development. The department will continue to offer curriculum and

administrative update courses that reflect the training and educational needs of the child

care community. We strive to meet areas of greatest need and growth in the county,




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which has included offering limited coursework in Spanish for both center child care and

family child care providers.

Family Studies Program Description

The Family Studies program offers a diverse set of courses designed to help individuals

manage their lives more effectively. This includes learning the skills necessary to balance

relationships with work and leisure activities. Family Studies addresses the important

issues of today: changing family styles, parenting, and money management, financial

planning, and time and stress management. An in depth review of human development

through the life span, and aging and coping with death and dying. Family Studies is

dedicated to enabling individuals to develop skills that improve the quality of life.

Courses in Family Studies can be used to fulfill general education requirements and many

are transferable to four-year colleges and universities.

A. Degrees

Associate of Science,

Child Development Master Teacher

Child Development Site Supervisor

Certificate of Achievement

Child Development Master Teacher

Child Development Site Supervisor

Child Development Associate Teacher (Currently a Certificate of

Proficiency awaiting state approval for Certificate of Achievement.)




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The Child Development Program at Grossmont College meets a documented labor




Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Child Care

Workers 1305.00 39-9011

SD 8,840 9,980 1,140 12.9 392

CA 113,800 127,500 13,700 12.0 4,950

Child, Family,

and School

Social Workers

1305.00 21-1021

SD 2,360 2,710 350 14.8 91

CA 25,900 30,100 4,200 16.2 1,030

Health

Educators 1305.00 21-1091

SD 570 730 160 28.1 28

CA 7,700 10,000 2,300 29.9 410

Preschool

Teachers,

Except Special

Education

1305.00 25-2011

SD 4,130 4,600 470 11.4 154

CA 54,600 60,900 6,300 11.5 2,060


San Diego County


http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/occExplorerQSSelection.asp?menuChoice=occExplorer

Previous Employment trends tracked Preschool Teachers which is the primary focus of our program.


Early Childhood Teacher, Site Supervisor, Director

Child Care Worker

Educational Support for Tourist Attractions (Zoo, Sea World, Museum education

programs)

Child Care Resource and Referral

Child Abuse Prevention Support Team

Family Support Services

Intervention and Behavioral specialists

Changes in philosophy about the role of child care in the lives of children and families

and the movement towards Universal Preschool, Quality Rating Systems, will increase

career opportunities with an emphasis on better educated staff.







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Each of the nine colleges that make up Region X has a Child Development and/or Family

Studies program.



Core 2 “Completions,” Measures completion for vocational student concentrators. Receipt of a

certificate or degree or enrollment in a California four-year public university with or without a

degree is considered a completion.

Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Child Development/Early

Care and Education

180 73.89







Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Child Development/Early

Care and Education

145 67.59




V. Recommendations

Continue the Child Development and Family Studies program at Grossmont College and:

Work with students to insure completion and transfer.

Work on greater articulation and transfer opportunities for 4 year degrees

and elementary education credential programs articulate.

Work with students to improve retention rate.






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Culinary Arts


The Culinary Arts program focuses on the development of flexible skills and knowledge

essential for success in a food service operation and/or cooking and pastry

career. Modern food service is evolving rapidly, thus providing a tremendous variety of

workplaces from the exclusive dining room to the school cafeteria, from small intimate

restaurants to the large hotel restaurants and catering facilities. Other opportunities

include personal chef and owning a self-run food operation. The program will enable the

student to understand the workings of food and the interplay among ingredients, cooking

methods, cost factors, nutrition and a satisfying dining experience.

A. Degrees

Associate of Science, Culinary Arts

Associate of Science, Baking and Pastry

Associate of Science, Culinary Entrepreneurship

B. Certificates of Achievement

Culinary Arts

Baking and Pastry

Culinary Entrepreneurship

C. Certificates of Proficiency

Banquet Cook

Line Cook

Pastry Cook

Prep Cook


The Culinary Arts program at Grossmont College meets a documented labor market

demand. Employment trends for this field are derived from a variety of sources. These

are listed below:


Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Chefs and Head

Cooks 1306.30 35-1011

SD 1,130 1,380 250 22.1 46

CA 11,500 13,900 2,400 20.9 460

Cooks, All 1306.30 35-2019 SD 160 200 40 25.0 8




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Other CA 2,500 3,200 700 28.0 120

Cooks,

Institution and

Cafeteria

1306.30 35-2012

SD 2,110 2,780 670 31.8 113

CA 24,100 29,100 5,000 20.7 1,010

Cooks,

Restaurant 1306.30 35-2014

SD 9,960 12,640 2,680 26.9 479

CA 101,900 129,800 27,900 27.4 4,960

Food

Preparation and

Serving Workers

Supervisor

1306.30 35-1012

SD 8,830 11,090 2,260 25.6 413

CA 90,800 114,100 23,300 25.7 4,260

Food

Preparation

Workers

1306.30 35-2021

SD 9,930 12,510 2,580 26.0 615

CA 101,900 124,000 22,100 21.7 5,880


San Diego County


B. Career Opportunities:

Baker, Asst. Baker, Baker’s Apprentice

Pastry Chef, Asst. Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook, Pasty Prep Cook, Pastry Apprentice

Personal Chef, TV Chef Celebrity, Chef Consultant, Chef Photographer,

Food Artist, Food Writer, Chef Instructor

Executive Chef, Exec. Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Restaurant Chef, Chef de Cuisine

Lead Cook, Expediter, Chef de Partie, Chef Tournant, Saucier, Butcher,

Sauté Cook, Broiler Cook, Fry Cook, Pantry Cook

Banquet Chef, Banquet Cook, Banquet Prep Cook

Garde Manager Chef, Cold Production Chef, Cold Production Cook,

Cold Production Prep Cook, Fruit Carver, Ice Carver

Fast Food Cook, Professional Caterer, Food and Beverage Manager, Service Staff

Bartending, Wine Mixologist, Food Scientist


San Diego Mesa College, Southwestern College, San Diego City Schools Adult

Education offers Food Service Occupations Program which emphasizes a different

aspect of the industry… entry-level cook and food service positions.





Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Nutrition, Foods, and

Culinary Arts

72 69.44

Statewide 18,595 73.23





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Perkins IV Core Indicator Reports






Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Nutrition, Foods, and

Culinary Arts

56 78.57




V. Recommendations

Continue the Culinary Arts program at Grossmont College and:

Work with students to insure they fill out applications for degrees and

certificates upon completion.

Work with students to improve retention.

Work with advisory committee and business community to increase

placement.






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Disability Services Management

The Disability Services Management program is no longer offered through Grossmont

College as a credit program (no degree program). The program is now with Continued

Education at Cuyamaca College.




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Media Communications


The Media Communications curriculum serves two purposes:

The curriculum brings to the student an awareness of the impact of communications

technology and programming in our daily lives and on society as a whole. We are

experiencing a revolution in information availability and the expertise of media in

manipulating that information. Most members of society remain unaware of the

pervasive nature of this influence even though it has become a constant in their lives.

The Department of Media Communications aims to make students more thoughtful

consumers of mass media.

The courses offered in Media Communications are also designed to give students a

working knowledge of the operational skills, rapidly developing technology, concepts,

values, theoretical understanding, and experience necessary to succeed as competent

professional communicators in the fields represented by the curriculum: Audio, Video

and Cross-Media Journalism.

The Department of Media Communications enjoys a statewide and national reputation for

excellence. This has been demonstrated by the number of students who have participated

and earned awards for their audio, radio and video productions. Competitions include the

Broadcast Education Association, Society of Professional Journalists, College Media

Advisers, and the San Diego County Fair.

The career opportunities for majors in this department include positions in newspapers,

news agencies, public relations, commercial and non-commercial television, radio, video

gaming, mobile telecommunications, business and industry non-broadcast applications,

videoconferencing, video production, education, and the burgeoning fields of digital

communications and multimedia.

The program is designed to meet lower division transfer requirements or job entry

requirements, depending on the goals of the student.

A. Degrees

Associate Degree (four areas of emphasis – Video production and post-production,

Audio production and post-production, Radio operations and Cross Media

Journalism)




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B. Certificates

Certificate of Achievement, Media Communications (three areas of emphasis –

Audio, Video and Cross-Media Journalism)


The Media Communications program at Grossmont College meets a documented labor




Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Film and Video

Editors 0604.10 27-4032

SD 270 290 20 7.4 7

CA 9,200 10,600 1,400 15.2 320

Producers and

Directors 0604.10 27-2012

SD 710 790 80 11.3 28

CA 33,500 40,100 6,600 19.7 1,650

Radio and

Television

Announcers

0604.10 27-3011

SD 390 420 30 7.7 13

CA 3,800 4,200 400 10.5 150


San Diego County


B. Career Opportunities:

Audio-Visual Specialists

Announcers – Radio and Television

Camera Ops – TV and Motion Pictures

Broadcast Technicians

Producers/Directors

Film/Video Editors

Video Game Design/Production


Of the nine colleges that make up Region X, all have Media Communications programs

with the exception of three – Cuyamaca, Imperial Valley and San Diego Mesa College.









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Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Radio and Television

69 79.71







Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Radio and Television

35 65.71




V. Recommendations

Continue the Media Communications program at Grossmont College and:

Increase public awareness of program.

Increase outreach activities.

Increase presentations on program at area high schools.

Work with media communications industry to increase placement opportunities.

Have faculty and staff attend various conventions and training seminars.

Promote completion of degree/certificate to students.

Maintain curriculum to meet industry standards.






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Nursing


The Nursing Programs at Grossmont College are fully accredited by the board of

Registered Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The

Programs prepare men and women for licensure to practice professional nursing in acute,

chronic, critical care and outpatient health care settings. In today's health care

environment, the demands placed on the Registered Nurse require a high level of critical

thinking and decision-making. The Nursing Program is responding to this need through

rigorous academic curricula, high fidelity simulation, computer assisted instruction,

tutoring, and on-line opportunities that enhance students’ knowledge of patient care

decision-making. With the Institute of Medicines study on the Future of Nursing,

conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the design of nursing education is

critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing length of stay in hospitals. The

Nursing Program at Grossmont College is committed to continue to meet these

challenges and provide a curriculum that is designed to place qualified, competent

nursing graduates into the workforce.

Forecasting a decline in LVNs seeking their RN degree in spring 2012, the LVN-RN

program was merged with the day ADN Program. LVN students enter the ADN

Program’s second semester and take a 3 week on campus bridge course in their first

semester. LVN’s then proceed to their second semester course, Perioperative Nursing.

They continue to the 3rd

and final semester and actually graduate 4 weeks earlier than

with the prior LVN-RN Transition Program. As a result we accept 10 LVNs seeking

their RN in every spring semester.

The following National Licensure Examination scores exceed the nationwide average

of 86% and exceed California’s pass rate of 87%.

NCLEX Pass rates NCLEX Pass Rates First time Takers

Year/Semester NCLEX Pass Rates

Spring 2012 95%

Fall 2011 100%

Spring 2011 100%

Fall 2010 93%

Spring 2010 93%

Job Market




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Associate of Science, Registered Nursing

Associate of Science, LVN to RN Transition


The Nursing Program at Grossmont College meets a documented labor market demand.

Employment trends for this field are derived from a variety of sources. Data from San

Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties were not available. According to the Bureau of

Labor Statistics’ Employment Projections 2010-2020 released in February 2012, the

Registered Nursing workforce is the top occupation in terms of job growth through

2020. It is expected that the number of employed nurses will grow from 2.74 million

in 2010 to 3.45 million in 2020, an increase of 712,000 or 26%. The projections

further explain the need for 495,500 replacements in the nursing workforce bringing

the total number of job opening for nurses, due to growth and replacements to 1.2

million by 2020. In California there are 310,739 Registered Nursing with 292,565

having active licenses to practice nursing (BRN report, 2011). It is estimated that well

over 400,000 RNs will be needed in California by 2020.


Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Licensed

Vocational

Nurses

1230.10 31-1011

SD 5,350 6,490 1,140 21.3 257

CA 64,500 79,000 14,500 22.5 3,170

Registered

Nurses 1230.10 29-1111

SD NR NR NR NR NR CA 251,800 306,100 54,300 21.6 9,980


San Diego County


NR = Not Reported


Although there are some areas in California where Registered Nurse (RN) graduates are

having difficulty finding jobs and hospital vacancies are down, this is not an indication

that the nurse shortage is over. The current economic climate has had a direct impact on

both the supply and demand for RNs. California’s nurse shortage is distorted by the

economic crisis, which is significantly changing the current demand for RN graduates in

acute care hospitals, for the short term. Hospitals are giving hiring preferences to

experienced nurses returning to the workforce due to the economy. This phenomenon

distorts the true state of the nurse shortage and gives a false sense of recovery. The

nursing shortage is predictable and will shift as the economy rebounds.





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In California, the Registered Nursing work force facts are:

Average age of the working nurse is 46 years

45% are over 50 years of age

90% under 55 years of age are working

63% report working full-time in acute care hospitals

37% are employed in non-acute care facilities

26% of community college prepared RNs have continued to obtain a higher

degree in nursing

35.4% of RNs report they will either be retiring or reducing their work hours over

the next 5 years

With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, nurses will be needed in all sectors

of care. With more services shifting to the outpatient setting, nurses will be employable in

clinics, acute care hospitals, home health, and specialty areas in acute hospitals, long-

term care, sub-acute care, and education.


In San Diego there are three other Associate Degree Nursing programs: Southwestern

College, San Diego City College and Palomar College. San Diego State University has

an Associate Degree Nurse to Baccalaureate Degree Nurse Program available for

Grossmont College graduates. In addition, there are private universities in the San

Diego area that support an Associate Degree Nurse in obtaining a Baccalaureate Degree

in Nursing. These articulations have not been seamless and often graduates are required

to repeat courses they have already taken in their associate degree nursing program.

IV. Employment and Completion for Grossmont College Registered Nursing

Graduates-(*tracked by the Program)

Job Placement Rates for Grossmont College Nursing Graduates

Semester Percentage of Graduates Obtaining a

Registered Nursing Job

Fall 2011 88% (at the time of this report)

Spring 2011 53%

Fall 2010 60%

Spring 2010 41%

Fall 2009 80%

Spring 2009 82%

There was a sharp decline in job placement rates in fall 2010 through spring 2011. This

decline was in part due to the economy and facilities wanting experienced nurses.

Locally, vacancy and turnover rates are down significantly in local hospitals. Local

hospitals are seeing a 1-2% turnover rate as compared to an average turnover rate over a




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year ago of 10%. For every open new graduate position there are a minimum of 200

applicants per vacant position. Despite this, with a slight economic recovery beginning,

the job placement rate for Grossmont College graduates is above all the schools in region

10 at 88% at the completion of this report.

To address the concern of new graduates not being employed out of school and possibly

losing their nursing skills, local hospitals are offering RN Residency Programs. This

keeps the new graduate’s nursing skills current and offers the graduate RN experience.

Most facilities are hiring for RN Residency Program upon the graduate obtaining

licensure. In addition, graduates are strongly encouraged to continue their education in

nursing. An advanced degree will make the graduate more marketable and competitive

for open positions. Over this past year, SDSU, School of Nursing and Grossmont

College’s School of Nursing have entered in to a partnership for cross enrollment. We

have developed a pathway for seamless articulation with SDSU. In addition we are

holding our second annual transfer fair with 10 universities attending.

Data tracked by the department indicates that 90% of those accepting their invitation to

the nursing program complete and graduate. This rate of completion is much higher than

in previous years. With the implementation of the State Chancellor’s Multi-criteria

Selection Process the nursing program has seen better completion rates, an increase in

licensure exam pass rates, and no disproportionate impact.

V. Employment and Completion per State Data




Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Nursing

154 96.10







Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Nursing

126 93.65









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VI. Recommendations

Based upon this report, the following recommendations will be implemented:

Continue to work with local hospitals to accommodate graduates in RN Residency

Programs.

Continue to work on efforts at the State level to pilot a Bachelor’s in Nursing at the

Community College as the demand for nursing seeking their Bachelor’s degree in nursing

exceed capacity at the Universities.

Continue to develop partnerships with local industry for program support.




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Occupational Therapy Assistant


The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council

for Occupational Therapy Education. The program prepares students for an Associate in

Science degree. Students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam (NBCOT)

once all academic and clinical requirements are met. Graduates must also apply for

licensure from the California Board of Occupational Therapy if they plan to practice in

the state of California. Spring 2013 we will have graduated 16 cohorts of OTA students.

Graduates have secured positions in hospitals, schools, mental health facilities and non-

traditional sites.

The curriculum incorporates group work, student presentations, clinical observations, and

hands-on demonstrations are used in addition to traditional classroom teaching and

evaluation. Supervised clinical practice fieldwork experiences are an integral part of the

program. Students visit a variety of facilities in different practice areas to link what they

are learning in the classroom to the clinical setting. The clinical experience provides

opportunities for students to use critical thinking skills that they will need on the job. By

the year 2018 the Grossmont College OTA program will continue to grow to meet the

future need for Occupational Therapy Assistants in the community. According to the

California Employment Development Department, the projected need for Occupational

Therapy Assistants will increase by 41.7% through 2020.

“Demand for occupational therapy is expected to rise significantly over the coming

decade in response to the health needs of the aging baby-boom generation and a growing

elderly population. Older adults are especially prone to conditions such as arthritis that

affect their everyday activities. Occupational therapy assistants and aides will be needed

to assist occupational therapists in caring for these people.” (3/13/13 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm#tab-6)

Our students will play a major role in providing these services The mean annual wage of

occupational therapy assistant in San Diego County was $70,824 and in California

$61,651.

The OTA Program is the only program offered in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The

new Health Professions Building provides ample lab and lecture space for our students

and we can now conduct scenario based teaching/learning. A continuing concern is that

many students enter the health professions programs are unprepared for the academic

rigor, adequate hands on preparation for clinical demands, and professional behaviors

expected. State approval for a prescreening examination would be beneficial. A greater

focus on professional behavior, evidence-based practice, critical thinking skills and

interactive laboratory experiences will continue to be emphasized as we implement lab

scenarios in the new health professions labs.




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II. Degrees

Associate of Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant

III. Program Statistics

Sub-Discipline: Occupational Therapy Technology (1218)

Program Type Total

Enrollments Retained

Retention

Rate(%)

Occupational Therapy Technology (1218) 156 147 94.23

Grand Total 156 147 94.23

Retention Rate for 2012 Fall Term

Grossmont College OTA Program Statistics

Sub-Discipline: Occupational Therapy Technology (1218)

Program Type Total

Enrollments Succeeded

Success

Rate(%)

Occupational Therapy Technology (1218) 156 151 96.79

Grand Total 156 151 96.79

Success Rate For 2012 Fall Term

Grossmont College OTA Program Statistics

IV. Labor Market Demand

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Grossmont College meets a

documented labor market demand. Employment trends for this field are derived from a

variety of sources. These are listed below:




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Employment Trends

Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Occupational

Therapist

Assistants

1218.00 31-2011

SD 240 340 100 41.7 14

CA 2,000 2,700 700 35.0 100


San Diego County


V. Career Opportunities

Activities Director, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Camp Counselor,

Community Recreation Programmer, Consultant, Health Educator, Recreation Leader,

Recreation Program Assistant, Senior Citizen Programmer, Specialist Healthcare

Consultant, Teacher, Vocational Rehabilitation Worker, Ergonomics Consultant, ADA

Consultant

VI. Other Regional Programs

There are no other Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs offered in Region X.

VII. Employment and Completion




Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Occupational Therapy

Technology

10 90.00









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Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Occupational Therapy

Technology

6 100.00




Year 2012

Grossmont College OTA Program

Completions

20

Grossmont College OTA Program

Employment

19

OTA Job Openings San Diego County 31

VIII. Recommendations

“Occupational therapy will also continue to be used for treating children and young

adults with developmental disabilities like autism. Demand for occupational therapy

assistants is also expected to come from occupational therapists employing more

assistants to reduce the cost of occupational therapy services. After the therapist has

evaluated a patient and designed a treatment plan, the occupational therapy assistant

can provide many aspects of the treatment that the therapist prescribed.”

((3/13/13 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm#tab-6)

Continue the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Grossmont College and:

Increase and improve marketing, recruitment and outreach activities.

Increase scenario based teaching/learning activities.

Review entrance requirements.

Continue to collaborate with University of Saint Augustine’s Occupational

Therapy Program for scenario labs and innovative fieldwork models

Continue to obtain and seek support from local businesses in nontraditional areas for

fieldwork opportunities and as part of the OTA Advisory Committee.





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Orthopedic Technology


Training as an Orthopedic Technologist offers a lifetime professional skills in an

expanding allied health field. This program is designed to prepare graduates to perform

the application, adjustment and removal of casts, splints and braces; set up and maintain

traction configurations; assist in the care of the acutely injured orthopedic patient,

including wound dressing, and to assist the physician in the reduction and/or

manipulation of orthopedic injuries. Orthopedic Technologists are employed in hospitals,

clinics or private practice offices. The program is certified by the National Board on the

Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, (NBOCT).

In a response to Advisory Board recommendations the Orthopedic Program has recently

added clinical hours to the second 8 weeks of the semester. This addition is designed to

familiarize the students to the hospital setting earlier in the program which will benefit

students in the achievement of the student learning outcomes.

Degrees

Associate of Science, Orthopedic Technology

Certificates

Certificate of Achievement, Orthopedic Technology

I. Labor Market Demand

Please note that the information contained on the state and county labor market websites

was incomplete and in some cases there was no data provided for some areas for labor

market demand.


Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Medical and

Clinical

Laboratory

Technicians

1214.00 29-2012

SD 1,330 1,520 190 14.3 45

CA 16,900 19,400 2,500 14.8 580

Medical and

Clinical

Laboratory

Technologists

1214.00 29-2011

SD 1,100 1,250 150 13.6 35

CA 11,800 13,200 1,400 11.9 370

Medical 1214.00 51-9082 SD NR NR NR NR NR




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Appliance

Technicians

CA 1,200 1,300 100 8.3 50


San Diego County



Hospitals

Clinics

Trauma Centers

Private Practice Office

Sports Medicine Complex

Commercial Sports Centers (Gymnasiums)

II. Other Regional Programs

None.

III. Employment and Completion

Based on State Core Measures Report, 2012-2013



Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Orthopedic Assistant

13 84.62




The Orthopedic Technology program track employment rates internally. The program

reports a 95% job placement rate for the graduating class of 2012. Because the State labor

market information looks strictly at related fields, the Program tracks their job placement

through contact with students. In 2012 the program graduated 21 student and 20 have

received a job in the field.




Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Orthopedic Assistant

7 100.00







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IV. Recommendations

Continue Orthopedic Technology program at Grossmont College and:

Work with advisory committee to increase placement opportunities.

Consider revision of program pre-requisites.

Continue to actively recruit high school students interested in Orthopedic

Technology.





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Respiratory Therapy


Respiratory Therapy is an allied health specialty employed in the treatment, management,

diagnosis, and rehabilitation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated

with the cardio-pulmonary system. Specific testing techniques are included to assist in

diagnoses, monitoring, treatment and research. Grossmont College prepares the

Respiratory Therapy student to receive an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory

Therapy, as well as eligibility to sit for the credentialing examinations to become licensed

(entry level) and registered (advanced level). Working under the direction of physicians,

Respiratory Therapists are involved in a wide variety of life-saving and life-supporting

situations treating patients from all age groups. Graduates may choose to specialize in a

number of areas including newborn, pediatrics, and adult care; pulmonary diagnostics;

health education; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; homecare; and/or management.

The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics has projected a national employment growth for

respiratory therapists (28%) through 2020, double the average rate for all occupations.

Because of this high growth rate, the graduate will encounter many opportunities in

clinics, hospitals (acute and critical care areas), home health agencies, pulmonary

laboratories and industry. Respiratory Therapy graduates are in demand throughout the

United States and internationally. Currently, due to the economic downturn and three

other proprietary RT programs in San Diego County, the demand for new Respiratory

Therapy graduates has been low.

The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for

Respiratory Care and graduate licensure is granted by the Respiratory Care Board of

California. Grossmont College offers the only public Respiratory Therapy program in

San Diego and Imperial Counties.

A. Degrees

Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy


The Respiratory Therapy Program at Grossmont College meets a documented labor

market demand. Employment trends for this field are derived from the State of

California Employment Development Department.




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B. Employment Trends

Occupation TOP

Code


Change

% Change Job

Openings

Respiratory

Therapists 1210.00 29-1126

SD 950 1,130 180 18.9 36

CA 14,200 17,900 3,700 26.1 630


San Diego County


C. Career Opportunities

Asthma Educator

Clinician

Critical Care Specialist

Department Supervisor / Manager

Equipment Sales Representative

Health Educator

Home Care Specialist (Pulmonary)

Industrial Consultant

Medical Researcher

Neonatal/Pediatric RT Specialist

Polysomnographer

Pulmonary Function Technologist

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist

Pulmonary Specialist

Teacher / Educator

Transport Respiratory Therapist


There are three other Respiratory Therapy programs in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

All other schools are proprietary, vocational schools. Grossmont College is the only

public Respiratory Therapy Program in our region (San Diego and Imperial Counties).







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Program Total

Completions

% of Completion

GCCCD Respiratory Care/Therapy

67 100.00

Statewide 5,823 98.03 The reported performance goal was 54%, the Respiratory Therapy program achieved 100%







Program Total

Employment

% of Employment

GCCCD Respiratory Care/Therapy

40 87.50

Statewide 3,977 83.56 The reported performance goal was 73%, the Respiratory Therapy program achieved 87.5%




V. Recommendations

Continue the Respiratory Therapy program at Grossmont College and:

Emphasize obtaining advanced credentials immediately after graduation

Encourage students to perform community service activities

Work with Advisory committee on support for program in areas of

equipment and supplies

Work with Advisory committee and RT hospital managers to strengthen

relationships ensuring clinical placement of students

Continue recruitment of qualified Respiratory Therapy clinical instructors

Continue to work with students on increasing retention rates

Continue recruitment efforts




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