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Aging Studies is one of the fastest growing areas of study in the United States. With one in four people over the age of 65 by 2050, aging studies, also called gerontology, is also growing as a field of study and an area of employment. Learn about the aging process and the many issues associated with older adults as you respond to your own family or to seniors you work with. CPCC’s Aging Study Certificate consists of Part I, Part II and one elective. Each course covers specific topics and ...

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The Gerontology Nursing Certificate is a series of credit courses designed to enhance the nurse’s ability to care for the geriatric client. Courses are delivered online.

Certificate Completers will be able to
. Assess elderly patients’functional, physical and cognitive abilities; mental health; and phrarmacology needs.
. Identify patients’ economic and social considerations as well as preventive and wellness considerations
. Provide holistic comfort and end-of-life...

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The number of people ages 65 and older is expected to double in the next few decades, creating a demand for health and human service professionals with gerontology skills. Capella’s online degree specialization in Gerontology offers a comprehensive examination of the impact of aging on individuals, families, and communities. The curriculum covers such topics as the biological, epidemiological, psychological, and social changes caused by the aging process; cultural and social attitudes towar...

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In response to the current emerging demands for long term care services from people of all ages who need assistance with their activities of daily living, the University of Southern California has established a new online master’s degree program in Long Term Care Administration. With close to 8 million older Americans using long term care services, there is a growing need for trained professionals in the field. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the new degree program will provide profess...

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This course provides an analysis of shifting legal and regulatory issues affecting the delivery of aging services. Topics include: common operational structures, employment and labor laws, and best practices in administration and leadership.