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This course will prepare the student to assist older adults. It provides an overview of the older adult population with respect to demographics and the aging process. The primary focus is on the role of a non-medical caregiver and the basic skills necessary to assist with daily living needs. Students completing this course will meet the State of California requirements for 10 hour Senior Caregiver Training. Completion of Providing Care to Older Adults, Communication with Older Adults, and Wellness in Older Adults leads to a noncredit certificate, Introduction to Working with Older Adults.

This course introduces techniques and skills that can be used to help facilitate communication with older adults. The student will examine age related sensory changes and be able to define and identify barriers to communication. Completion of Providing Care to Older Adults, Communication with Older Adults, and Wellness in Older Adults leads to a noncredit certificate, Introduction to Working with Older Adults.

This course will educate students on how to promote wellness in older adults with an emphasis on nutrition, physical activities and lifestyle choices. The student will learn techniques to promote healthy lifestyles of older adults which is vital in helping them to maintain health and functional independence and lead healthy and independent lives. Completion of Providing Care to Older Adults, Communication with Older Adults, and Wellness in Older Adults leads to a noncredit certificate, Introduction to Working with Older Adults.

• Prerequisite: Admission to the Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Pre-certification Program.
• Corequisite: HEALTH 986 The California Department of Health requires students to be concurrently enrolled in HEALTH 985 (theory) and HEALTH 986 (lab) and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit.

This course is designed for students who have expressed an interest in a healthcare career. This course consists of 72 hours of classroom instruction as required by the California Department of Public Health. The content meets Title 22 Health and Safety Code regulations for nursing assistants taking care of the geriatric population in a long-term care setting. Emphasis is placed on the role of nurse assistant, communication/interpersonal skills, prevention and management of catastrophe and unusual occurrences, body mechanics, medical and surgical asepsis, weights and measures, patient care skill, patient care procedures and emergency procedures vital signs, nutrition, emergency procedures, long term care, rehabilitative nursing, observation and charting, death and dying, and patient/resident abuse.

• Prerequisite: Admission to the Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Pre-certification Program.
• Corequisite: HEALTH 985 The California Department of Health requires students to be concurrently enrolled in HEALTH 985 (theory) and HEALTH 986 (lab) and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit.

This course is designed for students who have expressed an interest in a healthcare career. This course consists of 108 hours of supervised practice in a simulated patient care setting and direct patient care in a long-term facility and/ or home care setting as required by the California Department of Public Health. The content meets Title 22 Health and Safety Code regulations for nursing assistants taking care of the geriatric population in a long-term care setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care skills related to prevention and management of catastrophe and unusual occurrences, body mechanics, medical and surgical asepsis, weights and measures, patient care skill, patient care procedures, emergency procedures, vital signs, nutrition, long term care, rehabilitative nursing, and observation and charting.

• Prerequisite: HEALTH 985 and HEALTH 986.
• Corequisite: HEALTH 988 The California Department of Health requires students to be concurrently enrolled in HEALTH 987 Home Health Aide Precertification Foundational Training (theory) and HEALTH 988 Home Health Aide Precertification Foundational Training (lab) and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit.

This course is designed for students who have completed Health 985 and 986 or are a Certified Nurse Assistant who have expressed an interest in caring for individuals in the home setting. The training consists of 27 hours of classroom instruction as required by the California Department of Public Health. The content meets Title 22 Health and Safety Code regulations for certified nurse assistants caring for individuals in a home health and/or assisted living healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on the home health aide and agency role, interpretation of medical and social needs of people being served, personal care services, nutrition and cleaning and care tasks in the home.

• Prerequisite: HEALTH 985 and HEALTH 986. After completion of HEALTH 985 and HEALTH 986, students are eligible to take the California Department of Public Health Nurse Assistant Certification exam and enroll in HEALTH 987 and HEALTH 988 Home Health Aide courses.
• Corequisite: HEALTH 987 The California Department of Health requires students to be concurrently enrolled in HEALTH 987 (theory) and HEALTH 988 (lab) and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit.

This course is designed for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants who have expressed an interest in caring for individuals in the home setting. The training consists of 27 hours of supervised patient care experiences in a long term care or home health setting as required by the California Department of Public Health. The content meets Title 22 Health and Safety Code regulations for certified nurse assistants caring for individuals in home health and assisted living healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on patient care skills as it relates to the home health aide and agency role, interpretation of medical and social needs of people being served, personal care services, nutrition and cleaning and care tasks in the home.

• Corequisite: HEALTH 990.

This non-credit certificate is intended for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants seeking employment in the Acute Care Setting. The Acute Care Nursing Assistant (ACNA) course provides comprehensive training tailored to the unique demands of working in acute care settings. This course builds upon the foundational principles covered in the Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Foundational Training and Health (CNA) program, focusing on addressing the unique challenges and responsibilities encountered in acute care settings. Areas covered are medical and surgical patient care, oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics, and maternal-child care in diverse patient populations. Students will gain skills Through classroom instruction, lectures, hands-on practical exercises, and clinical experiences. abilities and knowledge in patient care areas with a significant focus on diverse patient care, vital signs monitoring, infection control protocols, emergency response procedures, and patient communication techniques.

• Corequisite: HEALTH 989.

This noncredit certificate is intended for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants seeking employment in the acute care setting. The Acute Care Nursing Assistant (ACNA) Lab is the companion course for Health 989 Acute Care Nurse Assistant which provides comprehensive training tailored to the unique demands of working in acute care settings. This course builds upon the foundational principles covered in the Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Foundational Training and Health (CNA) program, with a focus on addressing the unique challenges and responsibilities encountered in acute care settings. Areas covered are medical and surgical patient care, oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics, and maternal-child care in diverse patient populations. Through a combination of instruction, hands-on practical exercises, and clinical experience, students will gain skills, knowledge and abilities in patient care areas with a major focus on diverse patient care, vital signs monitoring, infection control protocols, emergency response procedures, and patient communication techniques.

This class includes a theme-based facilitated group walking practice with warm up, stretch, and cool down. Emeritus students will experience walking as a simple way to boost activity levels while improving overall health and well-being while being out in nature. All fitness levels welcome, but class is geared towards beginners. Students are encouraged to keep a journal/log of their progress.

This course helps older adults of all fitness levels maintain or improve their physical health, muscle strength, coordination, and light cardiovascular conditioning by walking, engaging in strengthening and stretching exercises, and/or using modified Pilates techniques.

This course helps older adults maintain or improve their physical health, muscle strength, coordination, and cardiovascular conditioning by engaging in low-impact aerobic exercises, some strength training, floor exercises, and stretch movements. Older adults will also increase their range of motion and flexibility with a variety of stretches to fun and lively music.

This course helps older adults maintain and build their strength by exercising and dancing to musical rhythms. The course also provides a supportive space for socialization with other older adults.

This course provides older adults who reside in a communal housing site with an enjoyable, safe exercise program. Older adults learn to maintain or improve their physical health through mild exercise, movement games, modified dances involving music, and rhythmic instruments and props.

This course introduces Emeritus students to a variety of meditation techniques from different traditions, including mindfulness and gentle breath centered movement. It will provide an overview of the neuroscience supporting the benefits of individual meditation techniques including reduced stress, better sleep, improved focus, and a sense of well-being and other issues. The course will also address common obstacles to meditation as well as approaches to overcoming these obstacles. This course is designed for beginners and is also suitable for those with experience who want to refine their practice. Classes consist of a combination of lecture, practice, and discussion.

This course is designed to enhance the health and safety of older adults through use of the principles and techniques of Chi Gong. Based on Chinese philosophy and healing concepts, the course will include the history, theory and practice of Chi Gong, including both the Wu School and Yang Style. Included are such Chinese philosophies as Yin and Yang, the Eight Directions, and Five Element theory and their applications to healthy living. Students work at their own level to improve tone, strength, flexibility and balance. Lectures, films, texts and discussions will explore the theory and practice of this traditional Chinese method for health and healing. Students will analyze which strategies best meet their needs, and create an individual health plan integrating Chi Gong techniques into their daily lives.

Physical Fitness Level 1 is designed for Emeritus students. The course will introduce you to the basics of strength training and low-intensity aerobics: endurance, flexibility, posture, balance, aerobic activity, and overall physical function. Methods for warming up, stretching, low-impact aerobic activity, cooling down, strength training, and balance are included.

Formerly HEALTH E25.

This course introduces Emeritus students to strength & stamina training, basic principles, benefits, & safety considerations. It will explore how to maintain or improve health & stamina through the use of resistance bands, hand weights, stretching and flexibility with standing and floor exercises.

This course is designed to help students avoid falls, which are the most frequent cause of serious injury in older adults. The course focuses on how, when and where falls frequently occur; how to maintain mobility, and how to improve and recover one’s balance. Students will create an individualized activity program to improve balance, endurance, strength and flexibility.

This course assists older adults in understanding the major functions of parts of their bodies, preventative measures, as well as how aging can impact their lifestyle.