Fundamentals of Elder Care (HOC 49)

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Keywords

Elder Care

Project

Los Angeles Healthcare Competencies to Careers (LAH3C)

Authors

Date Submitted

2015-03-16

Material Type

Syllabus

Secondary Material Type

Assessment Tool
Presentation
Quiz/Test

Institution

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Industry Partner

Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Southside Coalition, Community Clinic of Los Angeles County

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Fundamentals of Elder Care course is an introduction to the concepts and skills that serve as a foundation for the healthcare professional providing care to patients ages 65 and older. This course will also introduce students to the information about the aging process and related medical, psychological and cognitive changes that are needed to effectively care for the elderly person in a long-term care center or at home.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization