Gerontology school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

This degree program will prepare students for the entry level position of Gerontology Specialist, a human services position that qualifies the individual for work in federal, state, and local agencies, both private and public, that provide outreach services for the elderly.

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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Previous decades of gerontological research have laid the foundation for understanding "normal aging" or aging of the majority. A major issue for future gerontological research and practice will be to explain the variability in the aging process and to understand the diversity or heterogeneity of the older population. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the diversity among aging individuals and subgroups. Carrying the designation "m" for multiculturalism, t...

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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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