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LIFE SCIENCES

Skills Set Certificate


Medical Assisting Program - Community Health Worker


The following skill set programs are for students pursuing a program of instruction related to Community Health Worker. Skills Set Certificates are presented upon the completion of each program.

3. Gerontology Aide


This program is designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge and skills needed to work with the elderly. Specific areas emphasized include family relationships, nutrition for older adults, and life management practices.

SUBJECT& NO. COURSE UNITS
Required Courses (16 Units)
CH DEV 30 Family Relationships 2
FAM & CS 36 Nutrition for Older Adults 3
FAM & CS 37 Training for Gerontological Services 3
FAM & CS 91 Life Management 3
Directed Study 2
Elective(s) 3
Elective Courses (Any of the following courses may be taken as electives.)
SUBJECT& NO. COURSE UNITS
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics & Law 3
HIT 111 Insurance Billing 3
CAOT 31 Business English 3
CAOT 32 Business Communications 3
CAOT 35 Concepts Info. System 3
SPANISH 14 Spanish for Public Personnel 3
SUPV 2 Basic Psychology for Supervisors 3
MATH 105 Arithmetic for College Students 3
PSYCH 64 Introduction to Alcohol & Drug Abuse 3
SOC 7 Juvenile Delinquency 3

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