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    AH 119 - Careers in Direct Caregiving: Assisted Living and Memory Care

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    Recent Semesters
    No scheduled sections on record
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1.5
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides an overview of California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and the population served in assisted living and memory care facilities. The eight hours of didactic medication technician training as required in California Health and Safety Code 1569.69, is incorporated into this course. The role of activity coordinator in assisted living is also covered. Other topics include aspects of aging; techniques to better communicate with the elderly including socialization; differences between various long term care settings and career opportunities in RCFE.