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, healthcare, 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 daycare 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 CC. 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,
Communicate with an academic adviser, and
Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

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

Program Requirements (33 credits)

OUTCOMES:

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.

SHS 107 - Time and Stress Management 2.0 Credits
SHS 113 - Law and Ethics for Addictions and Human Services 3.0 Credits
SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Groupwork 4.0 Credits
SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention 3.0 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 (7 credits)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

SHS 100 - Orientation in Human Services 1.0 Credits
SHS 210 - Pre-Practicum Seminar 2.0 Credits
SHS 211 - Beginning Field Practicum 4.0 Credits

Program Electives (choose a minimum of 11 credits from the courses listed below)

ACD 140 - Introduction to Addiction Studies 5.0 Credits *
FSS 175 - Introduction to Family Support 3.0 Credits
FSS 195 - Building Community Partnerships 3.0 Credits *
FSS 215 - Family Systems: CD 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 3.0 Credits
SHS 162 - Aging and Health 3.0 Credits
SHS 165 - Grief, Loss and Bereavement 3.0 Credits
SHS 200 - Introduction to Prevention 3.0 Credits *
SHS 206 - Advocacy In Human Services 2.0 Credits
SHS 207 - Introduction to Grant Writing 2.0 Credits
SHS 261 - Creative Therapies 2.0 Credits

Course Notes

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.

* This group of five courses (ACD 140, FSS 195, FSS 215, SHS 117 and SHS 200) also meets the requirements for the Prevention Specialist Certificate of Completion, which covers the educational component of the state of Washington’s Associate Prevention Professional (APP) credential.

Signatures

Dean’s Signature and Date	Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014 \| Rev: 05/14