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Gerontology / Elder Care Aide

3–6 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Aging & dementia careADLs & mobilitymedication remindersfall preventionnutritionhospice/palliative basicshome & facility carefamily communicationclinicals

Course & assessment plan

13 courses · 900 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

CredentialTypeIssuing body
AHA CPR/First AidIndustry certificationAmerican Heart Association
NCCDP Certified Dementia PractitionerIndustry certificationNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
State CNA RegistryState licensethe state (or national) licensing board
State Home Health Aide (HHA)State licensethe state (or national) licensing board

Universal core (all programs)

ModuleHours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)10
First aid / CPR / AED8
Applied math & measurement40
Technical reading & writing30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)30

Stackable pathways

Care Continuum: Day Care / Child Care Provider → Nursing Assistant (CNA) → Gerontology / Elder Care Aide → Practical Nursing (LPN)

End-of-Life Care: Gerontology / Elder Care Aide → Funeral Service / Mortuary Science

In the Museum of VoTech

AHA CPR/First AidNCCDP Certified Dementia PractitionerState Home Health Aide (HHA)

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