ELDER CARE CERTIFICATE
Flexible Online Program
This program is designed so students can work while earning the Elder Care Certificate to advance their career. There is a growing need for elder care services, with many career opportunities in both direct care and administration!
With your Elder Care Certificate, you can pursue various career opportunities, including becoming a community health worker, case manager, residential support specialist, a home health and personal care aide, or opening a private homecare agency.
No matter where you are in your career, this program helps you build a strong understanding of the biological, physiological, and social dimensions of aging, and how to work effectively within healthcare and social services systems.
Benefits of an Elder Care Certificate:
Average annual salary for a Community Health Worker in Massachusetts is $55,090*
58% projected job growth for Elderly Care Services in MA**
Access to internships and job placement sites is readily available through various human service agencies, eldercare programs, mental health sites, and other relevant organizations.
Learn wherever you are with flexible online courses.
Credits for prior learning available.
Low-cost tuition with scholarships and grants available. Most Urban College students graduate debt-free.
Urban College’s Elder Care Certificate uniquely prepares students to pass the Community Health Worker credential as part of the program. Benefits of CHW credentialing include:
Higher starting salary as a Community Health Worker (as compared to Home Health Aides or related roles).
Elder Care Services provided may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Career growth pathways to administrative roles like resource coordination and case management.
There are 21 credits required to complete the Human Services Certificate. Courses may include:
Concepts and Practices in Elder Care
Human Behavior and Development
Core Competencies for Community Behavioral Health Workers
Communication & Conflict in the Helping Professions
Case Management
Behavioral Health Internship
Thinking About an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree?
Start with a certificate and build from there! Every course in our certificate programs counts toward a related associate degree at Urban College.
When you're ready to take the next step, we’ve got you covered. Urban College has transfer agreements with several partner colleges, making it easy to continue your education. Visit our College Transfer Pathways page to learn how your associate degree can lead to a bachelor’s degree through one of our partner programs.
Looking at the numbers
When examining job growth and salary data, it’s essential to recognize that these figures can fluctuate based on various factors, including years of experience, the specific industry, location, individual skill levels, and overall economic conditions. Keep in mind that the projections provided are not definitive indicators of actual salaries or job growth.
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QUICK PROGRAM FACTS
Learning Type: Online, Synchronous and Asynchronous
Length: 21 Credits
Course Languages: English
Financial Assistance Available: Yes
Scholarships Available: Yes
Application Fee: FREE
Cost: $317 per credit - See Financial Aid for more information
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You will be asked to provide the following materials:
Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET
Photo ID
Completed Online Application
We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid team to discuss available support and make a plan.
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