This 18-credit certificate can be completed in two semesters.
Employment
NTC realizes there is an untapped market in entry-level caretakers for healthy aging and home care. It will not only improve the pride that entry-level employees have in the work they do, but will carry over into job loyalty and professionalism. A workforce that can assist in healthy aging and close the healthcare gap that currently exists, we can increase quality of care and employee retention in a field that traditionally sees high burnout and high turnover rates.
Next Steps
The Gerontology & Aging Care Certificate prepares graduates as health care paraprofessionals or offers a pathway to advance an academic career in other health- and social services-related fields such as social work, nursing, medical assistant, activities director and more.
College Readiness
Please contact the Admissions office for information concerning assessment testing and college readiness requirements for this program.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| GERO 1100 | Intro to Gerontology | 3.00 |
| GERO 1200 | Biology of Aging | 3.00 |
| GERO 1230 | Healthy Aging | 3.00 |
| GERO 1250 | Dementia and Alzheimers | 3.00 |
| GERO 1300 | Death and Dying | 3.00 |
| GERO 1305 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3.00 |
| Total Credits: | 18 |
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