A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College*
OR
Five years of work experience in the health or human services industry as judged by the College to be equivalent*
Note:
-*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Diploma, advanced diploma, or degree studies in social or health care fields or an allied diploma or degree.
For the first time in Canadian history, there are more people over the age of 65, than under the age of 15*, which means careers working with seniors are in demand.
This graduate certificate program is designed to offer students the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their professional practice in the care of aging adults. Students with previous experience in social work, recreation and leisure, developmental disabilities and allied health, will develop expertise in the collaborative person-centred care of the aging person through advanced concepts such as geriatric mental health, cultural diversity, thanatology, therapeutic recreation and inclusive practice. Graduates often return to their original field of practice as essential assets within community organizations as they incorporate these new skills to better meet the needs of their clients.
Students will also be provided a 200-hour, interprofessional field placement within a community organization, which includes the completion of an associated capstone project research paper and poster at the end of the year. This valuable experience prepares graduates for employment in a range of settings including senior centres, day and leisure programs, research and education services, retirement homes, long term care facilities, group homes and home support services.
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Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
GERI-6016, The Aging Population, 3, ,
GERI-6017, Mental Health in Gerontology, 3, ,
GERI-6018, Interprofessional Practice, 3, ,
RECN-6003, Therapeutic Recreation Intervention, 3, ,
HLTH-6044, Person, Family & Community Practice, 3, ,
GERI-6019, Thanatology, 3, ,
RSCH-6008, Research Literacy, 2, ,
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
EDUC-6039, Strategies for Communicative Success, 3, ,
GERI-6020, Inclusive Practice, 3, ,
GERI-6021, Field Seminar: Aging Population, 3, ,
HLTH-6045, Observation, Documentation & Assessment, 3, ,
FLDP-6017, Field Placement, 5.2, ,
RSCH-6009, Research Literacy: Capstone Project, 4, ,
This program will provide a broad range of community service and health care professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with older adults. Graduates may find employment opportunities in settings such as retirement, long term care, group homes, day programs, case management and home support services.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
