Assisted Living Facility Caregiver
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Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Certificate
The ALF Caregiver Certificate provides foundational training in the skills, knowledge, and regulations required of caregivers in assisted living facilities. The program is short, flexible, and designed to help you enter the workforce quickly or add credentials to an existing healthcare career.
Stackable Credentials
Many students use the ALF Caregiver Certificate as a starting point in a broader healthcare career. This credential can complement other CCC health sciences programs, including the Certified Nursing Assistant program. An academic advisor can help you explore how this certificate fits into your longer-term education and career goals.
What Can I Do with this?
The ALF Caregiver Certificate prepares you for entry-level positions in:
- Assisted living facilities
- Memory care communities
- Residential care homes
- Adult day programs
- Home care and community-based care settings
Caregivers are in consistent demand across Coconino County and throughout Arizona as the population ages and the need for qualified care professionals continues to grow.
What Will I Learn?
Upon completing the ALF Caregiver Certificate, you will be prepared to:
- Safely perform the skills required of a certified caregiver
- Assist residents with personal care, nutrition, and daily living activities
- Support residents with self-medication in accordance with Arizona regulations
- Work effectively as part of a healthcare team
- Practice culturally appropriate, person-centered care
- Understand the laws, regulations, and policies governing assisted living facilities
- Document care and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff
Program at a glance
- Length of Program
- Associate of Science (AS) Transfer Degree
- AGEC-S Certificate
- Individual AGEC courses
- Course Delivery:
- In-person and Online Classes
- Course Schedule:
- Day and Evening Classes Available
- Transferrability:
- All Courses transfer to NAU, ASU, and U of A as AGEC credit.
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Military/Veteran Benefits Available
- Location:
- Lone Tree Cmapus
- Page Campus
- Online
Program Standards & Recognition
Upon completing the program, students are eligible to sit for the Arizona certified caregiver knowledge examination administered through the Arizona Board of Nursing’s Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA/ALFM) program.
- Certification Exam: Arizona Certified Caregiver Knowledge Examination
- Program Pass Rate: 100%
Continuing your education
The Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Certificate is a workforce-focused credential designed to help you enter the field quickly. Many students use it as a first step toward a broader healthcare career.
Please meet with an Advisor to discuss options.
Career Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the program take?
The certificate is designed to be completed in a single semester. AHS 120 runs over four weeks of Saturday skills labs, and AHS 121 is a four-week in-person course.
- Do I need healthcare experience before I start?
No. The ALF Caregiver Certificate is designed for students who are new to caregiving as well as those already working in healthcare who want to add credentials.
- Can this certificate lead to further education?
Yes. Many students use the ALF Caregiver Certificate to stack credentials alongside other CCC health sciences programs. An advisor can help you plan a pathway that fits your goals.
- Where are classes held?
AHS 120 combines online coursework with on-campus skills lab sessions on Saturdays. AHS 121 is held in person at CCC. Contact the Allied Health Department for current scheduling and location details.
- Is financial aid available?
Yes. The ALF Caregiver Certificate is a credit-bearing program eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants and CCC Foundation scholarships. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.
Meet Your Faculty:
Next Steps:
- Apply for free
- Find ways to pay for college
- Meet with your Advisor
- Enroll in classes
