Professional Learning Review

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The external credentials and organizational training programs listed on this page have been reviewed for college credit by Rockland Community College. Students may apply Credit For Prior Learning (CPL) award credits at Rockland toward most degree programs by submitting appropriate documentation to Credit for Prior Learning. Academic advisors are here to assist you with any questions on how CPL credits may be utilized toward a RCC degree.

CPL credit can only be awarded based upon official documents from the reviewed training source; training programs or certifications with similar names do not qualify for CPL credit. Refer to the DegreeWorks audit in the portal to identify how CPL credits will be applied toward degree program completion.

Please be advised that Rockland Community College’s (CPL) process and the resulting credit awards are specific to the organization sponsoring the reviewed training program or issuing the reviewed credential. The credit awards are not transferrable to other organizations with similar training programs or credentials. Students may request an evaluation of the prior learning requirements for course credit as described below and in accordance with the Rockland Community College Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Policy. Prior learning assessment is conducted through an evaluation process by the academic disciplines.

If you do not see your learning experience listed below, the college also accepts credits for reviews completed by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York or by the American Council on Education’s CREDIT program.

Submit documentation in the RCC Credit Predictor to find out if you may be eligible to earn credit.

Industries

Automotive Technology (High School)

Automotive High School Course 80 average or higher

Training Provider: Charter School of Education Excellence (CSEE)
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Training Provider: Mount Vernon City School District
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Training Provider: Newburgh Free Academy (NFA), Newburgh Enlarged City School District
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Training Provider: Rockland BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Training Provider: Southern Westchester BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Training Provider: Sullivan BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Automotive Technology (Professional Education)

G1 – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10100 Intro to Automotive
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A1 – Engine Repair

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10800 Engine Repair and Combustion Theory
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 21300 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A3 – Manual Drive Train and Transaxles

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 21200 Manual Transmissions/Trans Axles and Drive Train
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A4 – Suspension and Steering

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 11100 Automotive Steering and Suspension
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A5 – Brakes

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 11300 Automotive Brakes
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 10600 Intro to Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 20100 Advanced Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A7 – Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 22000 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

A8 – Engine Performance

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 20500 Engine Performance I
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 20600 Engine Performance II
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

L1 – Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 20800 Advanced Computer Diagnostics
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

L3 – Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Certification

Training Provider: ASE
RCC Course Equivalent: AUT 23000 Intro To Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Automotive Technology
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Business

Certified Payroll Examination

Training Provider: ACE
RCC Course Equivalent: BUS 00000 Business Admin Elective
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Business Administration
Forms of Validation: Credly Transcript

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Criminal Justice

Two-year Criminal Justice program 80 or higher

Training Provider: Orange-Ulster BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CRJ 10100 Intro to Criminal Justice
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Criminal Justice
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter

Training Provider: Orange-Ulster BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CRJ 20900 Terrorism and Homeland Security
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Criminal Justice
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter

Training Provider: Rockland BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CRJ 10100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Criminal Justice
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter

Training Provider: Rockland BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CRJ 20300 Criminal Investigations
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Criminal Justice
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter

Training Provider: Rockland BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CRJ 20800 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Criminal Justice
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter

Culinary (High School)

Culinary I 80 average or higher

Training Provider: Orange-Ulster BOCES, Southern Westchester BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CUL 10400 Food Prep I
# of Credits Awarded: 4
Degree Program: AAS Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Culinary II 80 average or higher

Training Provider: Orange-Ulster BOCES, Southern Westchester BOCES
RCC Course Equivalent: CUL 10810 Introduction to Baking
# of Credits Awarded: 4
Degree Program: AAS Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Forms of Validation: Teacher Recommendation Letter, Transcript

Culinary (Professional Education)

ServSafe Food Handlers Certification

Training Provider:
National Restaurant Association
RCC Course Equivalent: HOS 10000 Sanitation Management
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Forms of Validation: Certificate

ServSafe Manager Certification

Training Provider: National Restaurant Association
RCC Course Equivalent: HOS 10000 Sanitation Management
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Exercise Science

Certified Personal Trainer

Training Provider: National Council of Strength and Fitness
RCC Course Equivalent: EXS 10110 Concepts of Fitness Training
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Human Performance Studies
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Training Provider: National Council of Strength and Fitness
RCC Course Equivalent: EXS 21110 Applied Concepts of Fitness Training
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Human Performance Studies
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Firefighter and Emergency Services

Firefighter I

Training Provider: New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
RCC Course Equivalent: FIR 10100 Introduction to Fire/Emergency Services
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Business Administration, AS Criminal Justice, AS Legal Studies, AA Humanities
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Firefighter II

Training Provider: New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
RCC Course Equivalent: FIR 10200 Introduction to Fire/Emergency Services Administration
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AAS Business Administration, AS Criminal Justice, AS Legal Studies, AA Humanities
Forms of Validation: Certificate

Healthcare Science

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HSC 10400 Medical Terminology
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: CCMA Certificate

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HSC 11000 Exploring Careers in Healthcare
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: CCMA Certificate

Certified Medical Billing and Coding

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HLT 11700 First Aid Course
# of Credits Awarded: 1
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: CPR and First Aid Certificate

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HLT 11800 AHA BLS
# of Credits Awarded: 1
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: AHA BLS Certificate

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HLT 10400 Medical Terminology
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: MBC Certificate

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HLT 11000 Exploring Careers in Healthcare
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: CNA Certificate

Emergency Medical Technician

Training Provider: Various
RCC Course Equivalent: HLT 10400 Medical Terminology
# of Credits Awarded: 3
Degree Program: AS Healthcare Science
Forms of Validation: EMT Certification