Social and Human Services - Senior Services and Activities Certificate

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PGM Code – 336C

Program Description The Senior Services and Activities Certificate provides students with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities for entry-level employment working with seniors and with other populations where activities are helpful in increasing quality of life. It is intended for students with some prior education and training in Human Services, Health Care or related fields who wish to expand their scope of practice. The certificate requirements include foundational courses, a set of specialty courses focused on increasing knowledge and skills in either senior services or activities, and a hands-on experiential education component.

Settings where this certificate can be helpful include senior centers, retirement homes, adult family homes, skilled nursing care facilities, assisted living communities, adult day care and treatment programs, advocacy programs and community recreation centers.

The senior services courses are designed to provide students with information about the process of aging, and the special circumstances and challenges facing seniors and their families in contemporary society. The activities courses build skills in a variety of modalities of recreation and wellness, such as horticulture, art, music, movement and group interaction.

All students complete a field practicum, jointly supervised by the faculty and professionals, in cooperation with community based agencies. This provides an opportunity to directly apply the knowledge and skills developed in the classroom to a relevant work setting.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 44 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Gainful Employment
Gainful employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. Program Requirements (31 credits)

SHS 107 - Time and Stress Management 2.0 Credits
SHS 113 - Law and Ethics for ACD and Human Services 3.0 Credits
SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Groupwork 4.0 Credits
SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention 2.0 Credits
SHS 121 - Case Management and Community Resources 3.0 Credits
SHS 145 - Introduction to Disabling Conditions 3.0 Credits
SHS 170 - HIV/AIDS Training for Health Professionals 1.0 Credits
SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development:CD 5.0 Credits OR
EDUC 185 - Human Growth and Development:CD 5.0 Credits
SHS 260 - Managing Difficult Behaviors 2.0 Credits

Career Management (6 credits)

SHS 210 - Pre-Practicum Seminar 2.0 Credits
SHS 211 - Beginning Field Practicum 4.0 Credits

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Learning Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Describe a range of therapeutic and recreational activities appropriate for diverse consumer populations, such as seniors or individuals with disabilities.
Demonstrate ability to effectively work with consumers using communication skills, group interaction, problem solving, ethical procedures and crisis management techniques.
Demonstrate ability in case management tasks such as assessment, documentation, and referral procedures.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

II. Program Electives (choose a minimum of 13 credits from the courses listed below)

ACD 140 - Survey of Alcohol and Chemical Dependency 5.0 Credits
FSS 175 - Introduction to Family Support 3.0 Credits
FSS 195 - Building Partnerships 3.0 Credits
HLTH 105 - Emergency Response/CPR 4.0 Credits
MGMT 107 - Event Planning 5.0 Credits
SHS 103 - Introduction to Human Services:CD 5.0 Credits
SHS 116 - Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies 3.0 Credits
SHS 121 - Case Management and Community Resources 3.0 Credits
SHS 140 - Rehabilitation in Society 4.0 Credits
SHS 151 - Therapeutic Activities 3.0 Credits
SHS 161 - Aging in America 4.0 Credits
SHS 162 - Aging and Health 3.0 Credits
SHS 165 - Grief and Loss 3.0 Credits
SHS 261 - Art, Music, and Movement Therapies 2.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Course Note

Not all courses are offered every quarter. Some elective courses are offered only once a year. Students are strongly urged to consult with their faculty adviser regarding their career objectives, interests, and schedule planning.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12