Senior Healthcare Technician, Certificate of Completion
Banner Code: 2_NCH_NURS
Control Number: 42858
Not Financial Aid Eligible
Completion of this program will award the student with a Senior Healthcare Technician Certificate and prepare the student for employment as a basic caregiver for the elderly in a variety of health service and community settings to include residential senior care facilities, adult day care, and home care.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Provide holistic care as a Senior Healthcare Technician to support elderly patients and their family members.
- Explain basic consumer and legal information specific to the elderly population.
Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:
- Senior Healthcare Technician in an agency
- Senior Healthcare Technician in a long term facility
- Senior Healthcare Technician in a family home
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NURS G050N | Introduction to Gerontology | 20 |
| NURS G051N | Care of the Elderly Adult | 10 |
| NURS G052N | Care of the Elderly Adult Practicum | 20 |
| Total Hours | 50 | |