Program Description
This Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide entry-level employment skills for CNAs or LPNs working in retirement, rehabilitation or nursing homes. This TCC also provides a quality didactic and clinical education to completers of the program with the ability to work at a level above Certified Nurse Assistant dealing with the geriatric population.
Length of Program
2 Quarters
Entrance Date
Contact admissions office
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Age
18 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Varies with health care facility needs for the geriatric technician.
Job Market
Graduates can be employed at hospitals, doctors’ offices,
school nurse clinics, nursing homes, home health, and many
other public and private health agencies.
Personal Traits Required
A nurse technician must have good work ethics, be people oriented,
and possess great organizational skills.
Curriculum
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
|
|
|
|
| AHS 103 |
|
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
|
2 |
| GRN 100 |
|
Understanding the Client |
|
3 |
| GRN 102 |
|
Behavioral Health Aspects of Aging |
|
3 |
| GRN 106 |
|
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia |
|
5 |
| GRN 107 |
|
Legal Aspects of Aging (Ethics) |
|
5 |
| WCM 100 |
|
Wound Care Management |
|
4 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total Hours Required |
|
22 |
|
