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Submitter's Information
Name
Marie Boyd
Title
Curriculum Chair
Region
Inland Empire/Desert
College
Chaffey College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Joy Haerens
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Community Caregiver
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Gerontology (130900)
Projected Start Date
08/13/18
Catalog 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 Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal
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
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
14
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
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
Supporting Documents
Upload Labor Market Information (LMI)
Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions
Advisory Minutes
Submission Details
Published at
09/05/17 - 11:28 AM
Status
Recommended
Return to Drafts
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Comments, Documents, Voting
Comments
All Comments
DT
Diann Thursby Super User · 10/09/17
Received regional recommendation at 9-25-17 IE/DRC Deans Meeting.
KDM
Kristine Di Memmo · 10/09/17
Reviewed and approved.
AM
Albert Maniaol · 09/24/17
Reviewed and approved by A. Maniaol - SBVC