Graduate Certificate in Gerontology - Interprofessional Practice

Fanshawe Toronto at ILAC

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 15,473/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 43,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

655 Bay Street, 6th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2K4 Canada

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology - Interprofessional Practice

Program Overview

This graduate certificate program is designed to offer students the relevant knowledge and skills needed to enhance their professional practice in the care of the specialized population of aging adults.  Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in recreation and leadership, developmental disabilities, mental health, thanatology, and social interventions that support quality of life and person-centred care.  Participation in an interprofessional field placement and research with community organizations will further prepare graduates for employment in settings that support the aging person.

Learning Outcomes

  • Comply with legislation and regulations governing professional practice within the Canadian health care system.
  • Apply research in current issues and trends in gerontology to inform senior care plans and services.
  • Consider the availability and effectiveness of community resources and referrals to plan, navigate and advocate for senior care.
  • Analyze the strengths and needs of seniors independently or with an interprofessional team to plan, implement and evaluate programs.
  • Assess the communicative, mental, physical, emotional and social health of older adults to promote healthy aging.
  • Communicate effectively to promote person and family centered care and strengthen interprofessional collaborative practice.