Gerontology

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Course of Studies

12 week courses September - November, January - March, April - June

TYPICALLY, A COHORT WOULD RUN AS FOLLOWS
— YEAR ONE: September - November GERO 200, January - March GNUR 300, April - June GNUR 302,

Electives 313 &/or 310

— YEARTWO: September - November GNUR 301, January - March GNUR 303, April - June

GNUR 302, Electives 210 &/or 310
CORE CURRICULUM

Course Name Credit
GERO 200 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology Online 3
GNUR 300 _ Introduction to Gerontological Nursing Online 3
GNUR 301 = Psycho-Social Issues Impacting Aging Online 3
GNUR 302 Physiological Function in the Aged Online 3
GNUR 303 _ Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Elderly Online 3
Total 15

ELECTIVES

Course Name Credit
GNUR 210 — Spirituality & Aging Online 2 or
non-credit
GNUR310 Medication Use and Abuse with the Elderly Online 2
GNUR313 End-of-Life Care and Palliation Online 2
Total 6

Program Summary

Geriatrics is the fastest growing field in health care
today. It has been estimated that 75% of nursing
time will be spent with older adults by 2020. If you
are a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or
Registered Psychiatric Nurse interested in continuing
education or considering a change in your practice,
this Advanced Diploma in Gerontology will provide
you the expertise you need to care for older adults in
all health care settings.

This Diploma supports you to develop advanced
skills and knowledge needed to critically assess the
complex physical, cognitive, social, environmental
and spiritual changes that confront older adults,
and in turn, support the promotion of their health
and wellness. Distance delivery provides flexibility
to immerse yourself in a dynamic specialty area of
practice in the comfort of your home while pursuing
other life and career goals. Online learning and
interaction with other health professionals will
enhance the richness of your learning and you will be
able to pursue personal interests through electives
and within course assignments. Course work and

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study will also help Registered Nurses who meet
Canadian Nurses’ Association (CNA) criteria prepare
to write the CNA Gerontology Certification exam.

Our flexible online delivery allows you to study
part-time and complete the Diploma in two — four
years while continuing to work and live in your home
community.

FIND REWARDING CAREERS
— Acute and residential care (all levels)

— Community nursing (home care and case
management)

— Mental health

— Health promotion agencies

— Clinics and primary health care settings
— Research and administration

— Small health care business owners

YOU'LL LEARN AND YOU'LL GAIN

— Specialized skills

— Leadership capacity

— About promoting compassion, health and

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years Part-Time

ACCREDITATION:
Advanced Diploma

CAMPUS:
Online

independence in our aging citizens

— Confidence to effectively assess, educate and
provide client wellness care

— Skills to accurately assess physical, cognitive,
social, emotional and spiritual needs of older
adults

— Analytical skills to identify future trends and
challenges

— Awareness of advocacy issues

UPON THE COMPLETION OF THIS
DIPLOMA YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

— Interpret basic geriatric trends and issues

— Accumulate and test a wide variety of health
assessment tools

— Demonstrate critical, innovative thinking in
problem solving

— Illustrate how to educate towards wellness

— Develop advocacy skills at relational and policy-
making levels

Admission Requirements

FULL-TIME-ADVANCED DIPLOMA

— Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses or
Registered Psychiatric Nurses with a minimum of
one year nursing experience with adults

Important Dates

YEAR ONE

— September - November GERO 200
— January - March GNUR 300

April - June GNUR 302

Electives 313 &/or 310

YEAR TWO

— September - November GNUR 301
— January - March GNUR 303

April - June GNUR 302

Electives 210 &/or 310

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