| Course name | Caring for Seniors: A Guide to Care and Navigation |
| Course description | The course will provide an introductory and preparatory framework for those who are or will be called to care for seniors. Learners will include spouses, adult children, friends and relatives of aging adults. |
| Subject code | CACC 300 |
| Learning objectives | Learners will work through online and self-paced modules that will help them navigate the supports and resources available to seniors and their caregivers. |
| Tuition | $250.00 + GST |
| Prerequisites | There are no formal prerequisites for this course. |
| Course content | Modules are self paced and online and include the following seniors' care topics:
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| Instructional method | A Douglas College instructor will guide and support students through optional weekly Zoom sessions and discussion boards. |
| Note | Please note that this course does not meet the requirements for registration as a Health Care Assistant and Community Worker with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and does not permit graduates to obtain a registry number with the BCCAHWR. |
| Grading | Non-graded |
| Start date: | September 21 - November 20, 2026 |
| TEAMS drop in dates & times | Thursdays Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm PST |
| Registration and CRN | To register: Call CE Reg at (604) 527-5472 or send an email CRN: 31076 |
While the College does everything it can to ensure that courses will proceed, we reserve the right to cancel an offering up to one week prior to the start date if minimum enrollment numbers are not met. Full refunds will be issued in the event of cancellation.