About the course

The Gerontology program is a one-year graduate certificate for students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to care for aging adults. Students will learn geriatic mental health, cultural diversity, thanatology and therapeutic recreation. Graduates will find employment in retirement homes, long term care homes, group homes and day programs. This graduate certificate program is designed to offer students the knowledge and skills needed while working with elderly clients in their professional practice. Students with previous experience in social work, recreation and leisure, occupational therapy, 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 a 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	London
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Summer (May), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	London
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	London
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Summer (May), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	London
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	London
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto
Summer (May), 2026	Toronto

　　

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Entry requirements for Fanshawe College

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. TOEFL: 570 paper-based test, 88 internet-based test, IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Fanshawe College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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