Geriatric Care Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit 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.

 

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 224
Writing: 236
Arithmetic: 229

 

Other Admission Conditions:

Students must have completed one of the NAST courses listed below and/or hold an active GA-CNA certification in good standing.

NAST 1100: Nurse Aide Fundamentals

NAST 2100: Nurse Aide Fast Track

Curriculum

ALHS Requirement - Select 1 ALHS Course

ALHS 1040Introduction to Health Care

3

ALHS 1060Diet and Nutrition for ALHS

2

Occupational Courses

GERT 1000Understanding the Geronotological Client

2

GERT 1020Behavioral Aspects of Aging

2

GERT 1030Gerontological Nutrition

1

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for ALHS

2

Total Credit Hours: 9