Career Studies Certificate
Gerontology
Purpose: to promote an understanding of the aging process, discuss
disease processes unique to this age group, and to provide resources for
care givers that will improve the care for the elder members of society.
Participation in this program will provide opportunities for continuing
education credits for healthcare providers. Completion of this
certificate program will result in graduates who make a difference in
the community, augment skills and/or provide skills necessary for entry
level healthcare jobs.
| Course No. |
Title |
Credits |
|
HMS 236 |
Gerontology |
3 |
|
HLT 230 |
Principles of Nutrition and Human
Development |
3 |
|
HLT 272 |
Medical Management of the Older
Adult |
3 |
|
HMS 238 |
Selected Topics in Aging |
3 |
|
HLT 271 |
Physical Care Management of the
Older Adult |
3 |
|
HMS 106 |
Working with Death and Dying |
3 |
| |
Total credits required |
18 |
|