VMED 030 - Introduction to Caregiving

    Recent Professors
    Patricia E. Dominguez, Jennifer P. Kim, Robbielhyn R. Touch
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of VMED 030
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to prepare students to assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. Topics covered include methods of advising families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Open Entry/Open Exit.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–8:00pm, Sat 4:30pm–5:30pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:00pm