CMC offers personal care attendant training in Edwards

EDWARDS, Colorado — To help meet training needs in one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country, Colorado Mountain College in Rifle, Glenwood Springs and Edwards will offer personal care attendant training classes starting in January.

The class provides hands-on training for those wanting to become a home care aide, patient care provider, family caregiver or volunteer for elderly, chronically ill or disabled individuals. The class also can provide a starting point for anyone interested in a health care career.

The minimum age for enrollment in this continuing education class is 16. No GED or high school diploma is necessary to take this course.

The class at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle runs Thursdays, Jan. 19 through March 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. To register, call 970-625-1871.

The class at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards runs Saturdays, Jan. 28 through March 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. To register, call 970-569-2900.

The class at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs runs Tuesdays, Jan. 31 through May 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. To register, call 970-945-7486.