Gerontology, CERT

College Certificate: (GER-CERT)

About the Program

The Gerontology College Certificate program is designed to prepare students for direct service occupations in the care of seniors. Students are trained for positions in case management and program administration. The job opportunities are available in diverse locations, such as housing complexes, nursing and congregate care facilities, adult day care centers and mental and health agencies. The program explores the normal processes of aging and related social, legal and economic issues.

College Certificate Goals

• To proficiently prepare students to competently and ethically serve the gerontology community as a highly skilled care provider

College Certificate Outcomes

• Students will have an understanding and knowledge regarding mental health as it relates to aging, later life transitions, mental illness and treatment
• Effectively use written, oral and listening skills when following care plans, providing appropriate documentation and working collaboratively with all stakeholders’ e.g. multidisciplinary teams, medical and healthcare professionals, family and community members
• Understand, articulate and adhere to the professional and ethical care standards and regulations governing the profession

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the program each year for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students must have the Programs’ approval, a completed application, and other required information submitted by the due date.

If there are openings after the application deadline, any remaining openings will be filled on a “firstcome” basis to qualified applicants. Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter the Gerontology Program on the WCCCD Application for Admission or change intent at the Admissions office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Students must Complete a WCCCD Program Applications during the semester they are enrolled in the GER 110 - Introduction to The Study of Aging  course and submit to the Campus Academic Officer