Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
HN44 Fundamentals of Gerontology
| Course Code | HN44 |
| Course Title | Fundamentals of Gerontology |
| Course Description | Focus on the unique physical and psychological changes related to aging. Explore options for pain management and palliative care methods utilized in caring for the elderly. Enhance nurse aide skills specific to elder care. Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students. * Internship and apprenticeship participation outside the school learning environment would require the student to have completed Nurse Aide I credential before the internship and apprenticeship experience. |
| Cluster Grouping | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adapted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2019 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | HU42 Health Science II |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Healthcare Professional (HPCP) - Career Major |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | Nurse Aide I - Geriatric Aide Endorsement |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | HOSA - Future Health Professionals |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032)Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099)Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099)Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035)Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034) |
