Senior Healthcare Technician
Certificate of Completion Nursing · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Completion of this program will award the student with a Senior Healthcare Technician Certificate and prepare the student for employment as a basic caregiver for the elderly in a variety of health service and community settings to include residential senior care facilities, adult day care, and home care.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Provide holistic care as a Senior Healthcare Technician to support elderly patients and their family members.
- Explain basic consumer and legal information specific to the elderly population.
Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:
- Senior Healthcare Technician in an agency
- Senior Healthcare Technician in a long term facility
- Senior Healthcare Technician in a family home
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NURS G050N | Introduction to Gerontology | 20 |
| NURS G051N | Care of the Elderly Adult | 10 |
| NURS G052N | Care of the Elderly Adult Practicum | 20 |
| Total Hours | 50 | |