Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The course is designed to prepare the geriatric aide for employment in a Kansas nursing home or hospital. Course work includes basic knowledge and skills necessary to help meet the psycho-social, physical and environmental needs of the geriatric resident. It includes both class & clinical experience. The geriatric aide is prepared to give care to residents in a nursing home under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician. The course will qualify the student to take the KS Dept of Health and Environment Geriatric Aide Certification Exam.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Garden City
Local WIB
1 - Workforce Investment Area I
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Agency Support
Refund Policy
none
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Board of Regents
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,200.00
In-State Tuition
$480.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$550.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$158.00 books, orientation, supplies
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,838.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,908.00
