Community Caregiver

Submitter's Information

Name

Marie Boyd

Title

Curriculum Chair

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Chaffey College

CTE Dean's Information

CTE Dean

Joy Haerens

Program Information

Program Title

Community Caregiver

TOPs Code

Gerontology (130900)

Projected Start Date

2018-08-13

Program Description

The Community Caregiver certificate prepares students for employment as a formal caregiver in a variety of settings, including residential care facilities, adult day care, and home care. The certificate also prepares students for informal caregiving of family members and other older adults. Community caregivers provide direct care to persons with chronic conditions, disabilities, and/or dementia and also to other individuals who need non-medical personal care including assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Enrollment Completer Projections

GERO A.S. 2014 - 7 2015 - 7 Certificate of Achievement 2014-2015 - 6 2015-2016 - 13 Completer Projections: 10

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Type(s)

Certificate of Achievement 12-17 Semester (or 17-27 Quarter) Units

Program Goals

1. Explain how cultural ethnic, racial, gender, and social class diversity as well as disability and dementia affect aging. 2. Demonstrate the personal care and communication skills necessary for working in the patient's home, assisted living, independent living, and hospice environments. 3. Demonstrate appropriate skills to assist patients in attaining and maintaining independence.

Course Units and Hours

Certificate Required Units

Units of Major Degree

n/a

Total Units for Degree

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements

GERO11 Introduction to Gerontology 3 GERO22 Dying and Death 3 GERO400 Principles of Caregiving: Older Adults and Their Care 3 GERO404 Health and Wellness for Older Adults 3 GERO405 Resources and Services for Older Adults 2