Residential Care Attendant, Technical Certificate of Credit RC21
This Technical Certificate of Credit Program is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills as well as work ethics to care for individuals with special needs who reside in assisted living/residential care facilities, or who still live at home. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, cultural diversity, aging, disabilities, body mechanics, infection control, transporting techniques, nutrition, safety, elimination needs, and vital signs. Student will also explore the interpersonal relationships between caregivers and the elderly and various diseases related to aging. The graduate works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN).
Curriculum Outline
All pre-requisite courses and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
Required Courses
| SEMN 1000 | First Semester Seminar | 0 |
| RCAT 1000 | Residential Care Fundamentals | 3 |
| RCAT 1030 | Residential Care Procedures | 5 |
| ALHS 1040 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 13