40 contact hours
The
Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of
gerontology. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of
individuals who work with older adults by providing an educational
experience that is multidisciplinary in nature.
With the
population aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65
will more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable
providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically
increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created.
Health professionals who work with the older population will need
continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of the
field of gerontology and to stay current with emerging trends.
Program Benefits:
The
Certificate in Gerontology distinguishes you as a knowledgeable,
skilled, and committed professional in the field of gerontology.
Recommended Courses:
Students who enrolled in Certificate in Gerontology were also interested in the following courses:
Certificate in Growth and Development Through the Lifespan
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Legal Nurse Consulting
Medical Terminology
The
program
- enhances professional marketability,
- builds skills and competencies,
- fulfills continuing education requirements for many professionals, and
- develops an interdisciplinary perspective on aging.
Career Opportunities:This
certification program provides you with the knowledge and skills to
effectively meet the needs of the aging population in a wide range of
careers. There are opportunities in nursing, teaching, service,
administration, and research that focus on the needs and interests of
older adults. These opportunities also exist within government programs
and agencies; public and private institutions that provide health,
education, and social services; research centers; special interest
groups; colleges and universities; and corporate human resources
divisions.
Participants:This certificate is
relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed
vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social
workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical
therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists,
personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, chiropractors,
clergy, physical fitness professionals, adult children of aging
parents, or any other individual currently working with or planning to
work with older adults.
Curriculum:The Certificate in Gerontology consists of a total of 10 courses:
- Introduction To Gerontology
- Physiology of Aging
- Mental Health and Aging
- Healthy Aging
- Pain Assessment and Management in the Older Adult
- Death and Dying
- Sleep and Aging
- The Older Woman
- Elder Abuse
- Aging and Disorders of Communication
Accreditation:ALLEGRA
Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing
education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation refers to recognition of
continuing nursing education only and does not imply Commission on
Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for CE contact hours in all states.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.
This course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing
education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California
Board of Behavioral Sciences.
