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Courses and Programs Details
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Gerontology: Diploma
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| The Gerontology Diploma is designed to develop sensitivity and competence for those individuals in allied health, social services, activities professional, business, marketing and administrative fields who work with the aging population. The course content includes basic principles and issues in gerontology, allied health, social service, mental health, psychosocial and wellness as well as 20 hours of service learning volunteering. The complete program is available at the Lebanon Campus. Some courses in the program are available at the Lancaster, Harrisburg and Gettysburg Campuses. |
| The diploma program is designed to further enhance knowledge and effectiveness of personnel currently employed in senior facilities. Graduates find employment as activity professionals or social service aides, or may pursue further study in a number of related areas, such as nursing, allied health, social work, marketing, and management in institutions, agencies, long term care and assisted care facilities and home health. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Understand basic demographics of aging
- Apply basic principles of gerontology to social and health issues
- Recognize differences between normal aging and disease-related aging
- Understand physical, mental, social and psychological aspects of aging
- Develop an empathetic relationship with an aging person
- Identify the need for teamwork to provide optimal care for the aging population
- Explore opportunities for further study and workforce development in gerontology fields
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