Geriatric Care Asst. Certificate (GC11)

The Geriatric Care Assistant Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to provide compassionate and competent care to elderly patients in various healthcare settings. This program focuses on the unique needs of the aging population and prepares students for a rewarding career in geriatric care.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as nurse aides in hospitals, nursing care facilities, home health care services, and community care.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 9 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

ALHS 1060	Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences	2
ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	2
GERT 1000	Understanding the Gerontological Client	2
GERT 1020	Behavioral Aspects of Aging	2
GERT 1030	Gerontological Nutrition	1

*A student who completes NAST 1100 is eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program written/oral and skills competency exam and, if successful, may become a Certified Nurse Aide.