Credit for Prior Learner and Certification
Credits for your degree or certificate may be earned through various alternate approaches, including credit for prior learning and professional certification.
Credit for Prior Learning
In some career tech programs, Chemeketa may award credit for documented knowledge and skills that apply to the program you’re enrolling in.
These may be skills you acquire through –
- Working
- On-the-job training
- Volunteer service
- Non-credit courses or workshops
- Individual study
- Homemaking
- Travel
There is a fee for each course assessed. Contact your advisor or counselor for more information.
Credit for Professional Certification
In some career tech programs, Chemeketa may award credit for certified professional career training.
You may earn credit for select program classes if you've received professional certification that meets learning outcomes. Some examples include:
| Program | Industry Certification | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | First Aid/CPR Certification | 1 |
| Apprenticeship | Flagger (Traffic Safety) Certification | 1 |
| Apprenticeship | Journey-Level Card | Up to 45 |
| Apprenticeship | OSHA 10 | 1 |
| Apprenticeship | OSHA 30 | 3 |
| Automotive Technology | Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 | 5 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) | Registered Nurse (RN) | 94 |
| Behavioral Health | Peer Support Specialist (PSS) | 3 |
| Behavioral Health | Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) | 3 |
| Fire Suppression | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 4-12 |
| Fire Suppression | Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Operation | 1 |
| Fire Suppression | Fire Incident | 4-12 |
| Fire Suppression | Hydraulics, Water Supply, Pump | 1 |
| Fire Suppression | Fire Incident Experience | 4-12 |
| Horticulture/Viticulture | Pesticide License | 2 |
| Medical Assisting | National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) | 26 |
| Nursing | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 0 |
| Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 29+ |
| Wine Studies | Wine Industry Professionals | 9 |
Additional programs that may offer credit include:
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
For more information, contact your program advisor or advisor or counselor.