2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Social and Human Services - Elder Care Provider Certificate of Completion


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PGM Code – 336E

Program Description The Elder Care Provider Certificate of Completion provides students with basic knowledge of issues relevant for working with older adults. It is intended for students with some prior education and training in human services, healthcare, or related fields who wish to expand their scope of practice. The courses in this short certificate also meet requirements for other degrees in the Social and Human Services program.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 6 credits as outlined. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses.

Students Are Advised To

  • Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
  • Communicate with an academic adviser, and
  • Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Karen Townsend | karen.townsend@edcc.edu | 425.640.1595
Tui Lindsey | tui.lindsey@edcc.edu | 425.640.1633
Christina Coiro | ccoiro@edcc.edu | 425.640.1981

Department website
Social and Human Services | www.edcc.edu/shs

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

Program Requirements (6 credits)


OUTCOMES:

  • Identify theories of aging and developmental changes common to the older adult years.
  • Describe techniques and strategies used to support seniors and their families during various life transitions.

Signatures


 


Dean’s Signature and Date Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014  |  Rev: 05/14  

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