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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:

  1. Provide holistic care as a Senior Healthcare Technician to support elderly patients and their family members.
  2. Explain basic consumer and legal information specific to the elderly population.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Hours
Required Courses
NURS G050NIntroduction to Gerontology20
NURS G051NCare of the Elderly Adult10
NURS G052NCare of the Elderly Adult Practicum20
Total Hours50