Students participating in this class must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster shot, as required by the internship site.

UC / Articulated / 5 credits

Learn the necessary skills to become a nurse assistant. Develop knowledge of anatomy, infection control, vital signs, personal patient care, ethics, and medical terminology. After initial classroom instruction, intern at a local hospital.

To meet the UC/CSU admission requirements (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health occupations classes include the study of reproductive and other systems and require practicing procedures on other students and/or patients, both male and female, of differing ages. Participation in these activities is required for a certificate of completion and continuation in the career pathway. Additionally, these classes may require heavy lifting and bending. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security number, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

Certification: Students must attend one five-hour session on a weekday evening or a Saturday for the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers card. Sessions are held at local schools or at the Presidio Campus in Costa Mesa. Students will sign up online during the second week of class.

Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years of age and preference is given to seniors. Students must be responsible for their own transportation to and from the internship site. Physical exam, TB clearance and vaccinations required for all students prior to internship. Students must earn a grade of 70% or better in the classroom portion of the course to be placed at an internship. Students must complete Live Scan fingerprinting to attend internship.

Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, plus 1 Saturday for 5 hours for CPR Training - date and time TBD.

UC / 5 credits

Learn the history, philosophy, ethics, and structure of the American criminal justice system, and understand the education, training, and skills necessary to pursue careers such as police officer, federal agent, correction officer, and criminal lawyer. Participate in field trips and hands-on simulations such as fingerprinting and mock trials. Note: Some field trips may take place outside of regular school hours. Participation in field trips is optional.

To meet the UC/CSU admission requirements (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Public Services classes are designed to give students both the theory and hands-on experience in the skills and knowledge required in these fields. Classroom instruction may include real depictions of graphic or violent content. Some topics in the Administration of Justice and Crime Scene Investigation classes may be sensitive to high school students. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security numbers, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 

9-weeks / 2.5 credits 

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to work alongside OC's top leaders in innovation and medicine combining science, research, law, and business for a real-world view of the multidisciplinary skills needed to thrive in the biotech entrepreneurial world.