ARC Gerontology Department

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About Us

American River College is nationally recognized as a Program of Merit by the Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education through the Gerontological Society of America. It has the distinction of being the only community college in the United Stated to hold this distinction.

We offer an Associate of Arts in Gerontology in a seven different concentrations:
Advocacy
Business
Case Management
Environmental Design
Health Care
Recreation
Social Services

Vocational Training Certified Programs
Activity Leader
RCFE Administrator
Social Services Designee

Specialized Skills Training Certificates
Dementia Care
Elder Care
Ethnicity and Aging
Leadership in Assisted Living Communities
Senior Fitness

Many of our courses qualify for CEU's (Continuing Education Units) for LVN, CNA, RN, HHA, RCFE.

Check out our class schedules on line at arc.losrios.edu

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ARC Gerontology Department

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Men's role in helping women with Alzheimer's, dementia soars – USATODAY.com

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Parade of Homes takes aim at baby boomers

Wandering Can Put People in Jeopardy

Mental Illness in Assisted Living: Growing Need Presents New Opportunity

Study Highlights Methods for Encouraging Resident Social Engagement

Best Cities for Successful Aging