Caregiving Essentials
Noncredit Certificate of Completion Gerontology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Caregiving Essentials Certificate provides students with the foundational skills needed to serve as an informal caregiver of family members and/or other older adults. Students also gain a competent understanding of the critical concepts and resources essential to caregiving. This certificate also prepares students for employment as a formal caregiver in a variety of settings, including residential care facilities, adult day care, and home care.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the necessary understanding and skills necessary to assist community-dwelling and institutionalized individuals in attaining and maintaining independence.
- Demonstrate the personal care and communication skills necessary for working in the patient's home, assisted living, independent living, and hospice environments.
- Identify and analyze key community-level programs and services for older adults, as well as the potential barriers that may preclude utilization.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Noncredit Certificate of Completion (NCCL): | 128-144 | |
| GERO 600 | Principles of Caregiving: Older Adults and Their Care | 48-54 |
| GERO 655 | Resources and Services for Older Adults | 80-90 |
| Total | 128-144 | |
Other Information
Health and Wellness
Local Program (Major) Code: O230
Program Control Number: 37985
TOP Code: 1309.00*
CIP Code: 19.0702