Activity Assistant/Gerontology

This short-term intensive training is designed for students pursuing careers in community-based health, wellness and daycare programs for older adults, as well as skilled-nursing facilities. Students will complete the training in two terms while earning 23 credits and a certificate.

Students will gain the skills to do assessments and documentation; design, schedule and implement appropriately designed activity programs; and understand the role that stress, nutrition and disease play in an individual's overall wellness. Students will also explore the socio-cultural conditions of the aging process through a life-course perspective.

This training appears on the Work Source Inc. Eligible Training Program List under the title "Gerontology-AAS."

Conveniently located:
Classes will be held in a combination of formats including online, ITWeb and/or classroom instruction.
Classes start soon:
Spring Term classes begin the week of March 29, 2010. Spring 2010 Schedule.
The pathway can be completed in the following two-term sequences:
  • Fall /Winter
  • Winter/Spring
  • Spring/Fall

Features

  • Career Pathways students participate in a Career Planning course three hours each week.
  • Through the Career Planning course a cohort learning community is developed and supports students as they pursue employment in the field of gerontology.
  • Students earn college credit that may be applicable to the PCC Gerontology Associate of Applied Science degree.
  • Offered in partnership with the PCC Sylvania Gerontology Department.

Estimated Cost Of Training:
Term 1: $1,873.40
Term 2: $1,339.40
Total: $3,212.80

Training Cost Sheet

Note: The figures above are based on the 2009/10 PCC fee structure. They are approximations and subject to change without notice.

Prerequisites

  • Students must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Complete a COMPASS exam at a PCC testing office with placement into: Writing 121, Reading 115, and Math 20.
  • For information on a free workshop to prepare to take the college placement exam call 503-788-6218.

Course of Study

Course Number Course Name Credits
GRN 181 Exploring the Field of Aging 2
GRN 165 Activity Director Training 2
SOC 223 Sociology of Aging 4
WR 121    English Composition 4
WFTT 23 3-hour Career Planning course non-credit
Total Credits for Term 1 12
GRN 265 Activity Professional Training 1 3
HE 250 or HPE 295 Personal Health or Health and Fitness for Life 3
GRN 280B Gerontology Internship Seminar 1
GRN 280A Co-op Education: Gerontology Internship 4
Total Credits for Term 2 11

What should I do next to get into the training?

  1. Apply for Admission to the College.
  2. Take the college placement exam workshop.
  3. Take the COMPASS College Placement exam. For exam schedules call one of the PCC testing centers .
  4. Complete the PCC online student orientation.
  5. Contact Laurie Chadwick at 503-788-6233.

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