Gerontology selkirk.ca/program/gerontology 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 no Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17 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 selkirk.ca/programs