Education, Human Services and Criminal Justice Department | 4 CPCC - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion | 6 months

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Career opportunities include activity director, volunteer coordinator, senior services case worker, information and referral worker, client advocate, and administrative and support personnel in senior residential facilities.

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PROGRAM CODE: CC.NAGERONSPEC

This program combines the nursing assistant clinical training with the applicable theory aimed at serving our aging population. This certificate will ultimately lead to an advanced workforce for employers and more robust employment opportunities for students.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply gerontological concepts to practice settings working with older adults;
• differentiate between normal aging and disease processes associated with aging, especially chronic illness and dementia;
• provide support to older adults grieving a loss (including the death of a loved one) by utilizing knowledge and skills of grief and bereavement.