Gerontology - Multidiscipline
Course
In Sault Ste. Marie (Canada)
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 1,589,940
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Sault ste. marie (Canada)
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Duration
2 Semesters
The Gerontology Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge and skills for not only understanding, but also successfully working with and on behalf of older clients.
Emphasis is on services for elders using a holistic, quality-focused and inter-professional approach aimed at reaching safe and optimal level of functioning. In addition, students will be provided the skill set to become leaders as elder-advocates.
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About this course
Job opportunities will depend on the educational background prior to specializing in Gerontology with this certificate and include: Retirement Homes; Senior Centres; Home Care; Long Term Care Facilities; Hospitals; Community Organizations; and Non-Profit Agencies.
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent, preferably in a health care or social work field, OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post secondary education (as determined by the College).
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Subjects
- Elder Comfort
- Gerontological
- Gerontology
- Understanding
- Holistic
Course programme
- GER131 - 3 Introduction to Gerontology
- GER132 - 3 Physical Health of the Elderly Person
- GER133 - 3 Mental Health of the Elderly Person
- GER134 - 3 Relational Practice
- HCA111 - 3 Communications for Healthcare Professionals
Semester 2
- GER231 - 3 Spirituality and End-of-Life Issues
- GER232 - 3 Being and Elder-Advocate: Gerontological Social Action
- GER233 - 3 Complimentary Approaches for Elder Comfort
- GER234 - 3 Rehabiliation and Restorative Care
- GER235 - 3 Proposal Writing and Research
Additional information
Tuition: $3,025.80
Ancillary: $1,117.00
International
Tuition: $15,899.40
Ancillary: $1,767.00
Gerontology - Multidiscipline
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 1,589,940