GWC Summer/Fall 2026 Senior Healthcare Technician (SHCT) Information Session

This is a mandatory Information Session for the Senior Healthcare Technician (SHCT) Program for Summer/Fall 2026. Registration opens April 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This session is online. Enrollment is first come, first served.

⚠ Student ID is REQUIRED
Student ID is required to apply for the program. If you are not a current GWC student, apply below before registering.

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Session Policies:

  • Delivery: Online via Zoom.
  • Registration deadline: Registration closes at 3:00 PM the day before your Information Session.
  • Punctuality: The session begins promptly. Participants who are more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted and must register for a different session.
  • Length: Approximately 40 minutes.
  • Zoom access: The Zoom link will be emailed 1 week before your Information Session date.
  • Enrollment: First come, first served for enrollment, based on program availability and completion of all required steps.

You may only register for one Information Session.

If you have attended an SHCT Information Session in the past, email pliu21@cccd.edu or noncredit@gwc.cccd.edu to request the application form and enrollment support.

Questions? Contact Peyton Liu:
pliu21@cccd.edu | noncredit@gwc.cccd.edu | 714-684-1809

Golden West College
Noncredit Adult Education Office
Senior Healthcare Technician Mandatory Information Sessions
All sessions are online. Registered students will receive the session link by email before the session starts.
Registration opens
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Please wait until April 1 at 9:00 AM PT to sign up.
Session dates and times
Thursday, April 16, 20261:30 PMOnline session
Friday, April 17, 202610:00 AMOnline session
Tuesday, April 21, 20261:30 PMOnline session
Thursday, April 23, 20261:30 PMOnline session
Friday, April 24, 202610:00 AMOnline session
If you attended an Information Session in the past
Email pliu21@cccd.edu to enroll you in Summer and Fall 2026 when the classes are available to enroll.
  • Summer is 8 weeks and starts in June
  • Fall is 16 weeks and starts in late August
Summer 2026 Class Schedule
Session 1 — Tuesday (In-Person)
CourseCRNMeeting TimeDatesWeeks
NURS G050N – Introduction to Gerontology12308Tuesday (In-Person) 8:30 AM – 1:20 PM06/08 – 07/034
NURS G051N – Care of the Elderly Adult12309Tuesday (In-Person) 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM07/06 – 07/314
NURS G052N – Care of the Elderly Adult Practicum12310Tuesday (In-Person) 12:00 PM – 4:50 PM07/06 – 07/314
Session 2 — Monday & Wednesday (Live Online / In-Person)
CourseCRNMeeting TimeDatesWeeks
NURS G050N – Introduction to Gerontology12494Mon & Wed (Live Online) 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM06/08 – 07/034
NURS G051N – Care of the Elderly Adult12495Wednesday (In-Person) 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM07/06 – 07/314
NURS G052N – Care of the Elderly Adult Practicum12496Wednesday (In-Person) 12:00 PM – 4:50 PM07/06 – 07/314
Fall 2026 Class Schedule
CourseMeeting TimeDatesWeeks
NURS G050N – Introduction to GerontologyMonday 3:30 PM – 5:50 PM08/24 – 10/178
NURS G051N – Care of the Elderly AdultThursday 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM10/19 – 12/128
NURS G052N – Care of the Elderly Adult PracticumThursday 5:00 PM – 7:35 PM10/19 – 12/128
Questions or concerns
Peyton Liu
Assistant Project Manager, Healthcare Programs
Noncredit Adult Education Office | Golden West College
pliu21@cccd.edu | 714-684-1809