Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Caregiver Certificate program prepares individuals to be caregivers in assisted living homes, facilities, or home health agencies. The program meets the requirements of the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators & Assisted Living Facility Manager (NCIA). Students may complete the ALF Caregiver Certificate program by one of two routes. Option one allows students without a prior background in healthcare to acquire the required knowledge and skills to perform as a caregiver. Option two allows for Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistants to acquire the additional knowledge and skills needed for performance of the caregiver role.
Program Requirements
Select one of the two following options:
Option 1
AHS 112 - Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Credits: 3
Note: This option is designed for students without a prior background in healthcare to acquire the required knowledge and skills to perform as a caregiver.
Option 2
AHS 116 - Certified Nursing Assistant to Caregiver Bridge Credits: 1.5
Note: This option is designed for a Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant with the state of Arizona who is in "good standing". Admission by application. Requires Dean approval.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
Use caregiver skills to meet a variety of physical, mental, social needs of clients.
Apply culturally appropriate communication skills with diverse members of health care team, clients and others.
Pass the state administered caregiver examination.
Details
Hours
3
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators & Assisted Living
Training Location(s)
Prescott Valley
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Type of Attainment:
Certificate in Caregiving
Name of Credential
Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - State of Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Car
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$350.00
In-State Tuition
$417.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,224.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$767.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,574.00
