PG - Gerontology – Selkirk College – BC Canada.

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 Fees – 12000 Cad/ Year

Stay Back – 3 years

Part time – 20 hrs/week

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 or Licensed Practical Nurse interested in continuing education or considering a change in your practice, this Gerontology certificate program will provide you the expertise you need to care for older adults in all health care settings.

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

·         Human services professionals and program directors

·         Research and administration

·         Small business owners 

You'll learn and you'll gain

·         Specialized skills 

·         Leadership

·         About promoting compassion, health and 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

·         Become familiar with advocacy issues

Admission Requirements

Full Certificate: Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses with a minimum of one year nursing experience with adults.

Part-time: Nurses and other health or social science students and professionals who wish to take individual courses and have the required course pre-requisites.

IELTS – 6.5

Fees – 12000 Cad/ Year

Stay Back – 3 years

Part time – 20 hrs/week