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 Class Schedule
Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 class schedules are listed below.
Summer 2026
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
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