Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates in Gerontology: A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.
As part of the Associate in Public Service ” Major in Human Services Degree, the Gerontology Certificate prepares the student to work as a paraprofessional with agencies involved in delivering services to the elderly. The program combines classroom with supervised field placement experiences in hospital settings, nursing homes, hospice,assisted living facilities, public or home care agencies, and private settings....
This certificate is intended for people who are involved with caring for the elderly (generally a health care setting) who would like to learn more about the health care pertaining to the elderly. It provides a basic overview of particular concerns involving the elderly patient/client. Recommended for nurse aides, nurses, EMTs, long term health care employees.
The Gerontology Program provides student with basic knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment as entry level health care workers in work environments associated with the aging population. It teaches the normal aging process and the problems associated with the normal growth and development. Practicum experiences in various nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer‘s units and community centers will allow the student to gain hands on experience...
With projected growth of the older adult population,the need increases for employees of agencies and institutions serving older adults to be educated on the social, biological and psychological aspects of the lives of the clients they serve and patients for whom they care. These courses provide a basic knowledge of the social, biological and psychological aspects of aging and aging populations. They also provide the fundamentals for continuing in...
With projected growth of the older adult population,the need increases for employees of agencies and institutions serving older adults to be educated on the social, biological and psychological aspects of the lives of the clients they serve and patients for whom they care. These courses provide a basic knowledge of the social, biological and psychological aspects of aging and aging populations. They also provide the fundamentals for continuing in...
Gerontology is the study of aging - a very complex and fascinating process which we all experience. It is complex because it encompasses the physiological, social, emotional, cognitive, and economic aspects of growing old. By completing the one-year certificate program, students may find immediate opportunity for employment in professional and paraprofessional entry-level positions at human service agencies, senior centers, residential communities,...
The Gerontology track prepares paraprofessionals to work alongside professionals with broader training. Such paraprofessionals play an increasingly important role in the evaluation and treatment of older persons. BCCC trains these workers to assist in providing such services as individual counseling, activity group therapy, hospice services, case-finding and follow-up, screening of clients/patients, and helping people adjust to community or institutional...
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