Nursing Assistant - Gerontology Specialist, Career Pathway Certificate

Program Code: CC.NAGERONSPEC

This program combines the nursing assistant clinical training with the applicable theory aimed at serving our aging population. This certificate will ultimately lead to an advanced workforce for employers and more robust employment opportunities for students.

For information, contact Yvonne Smith, 503-594-3207 or yvonnes@clackamas.edu.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply gerontological concepts to practice settings working with older adults;
• differentiate between normal aging and disease processes associated with aging, especially chronic illness and dementia;
• provide support to older adults grieving a loss (including the death of a loved one) by utilizing knowledge and skills of grief and bereavement.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GRN-181	Issues in Aging	3
GRN-182	Aging and the Body	3
GRN-183	Death and Dying	3
GRN-184	Aging & the Individual	3
NUR-100	Nursing Assistant I	6.5
NUR-100C	Nursing Assistant I Clinical	0
Total Credits		18.5