Fanshawe College in London, Canada, offers this one-year Graduate Certificate in Gerontology-Interprofessional Practice. This gerontology program at Fanshaw College is unique as it is open to professionals from many disciplines. Would you like to specialize in the person-centered care of aging adults? If you are, completing this program will help you improve your leadership and social intervention skills. These skills are important to excel in gerontology.
You will do well in this Gerontology program of Fanshawe College if you have previous experience in several fields:
- Social work.
- Recreation and leisure.
- Developmental disabilities.
- Allied health.
An overview of the Gerontology Program at Fanshawe College
| Course Code | GIP2 |
| Level of Study | Graduate Certificate |
| College | School of Community Studies |
| Duration | One year |
| Qualification | Ontario College Graduate Certificate |
| Total Tuition Fee* | CAD14,046 |
| Intake Date(s) | September, January |
* The amount is only for tuition fees. We did not include other expenses, such as ID, student support, recreation programming, or books. Please note that Fanshawe College may change tuition without advance notice. We invite you to check with us for the updated fee.
Course Delivery
Fanshawe College offers this graduate certificate gerontology program at its London campus. There are two terms to the program with each term being 15 weeks.
Like many programs, you will have to attend classroom lectures as well as:
- Complete a 200-hour interprofessional field placement within a community organization.
- Take part in an associated capstone project research and paper by the end of the academic year.
Careers
This Gerontology-Interprofessional Practice program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work with older adults in settings such as:
- Retirement and group homes.
- Long term care facilities.
- Day programs.
- Case management.
- Home support services.
Learning Outcomes
You will gain skills in certain areas such as therapeutic recreation, thanatology, and geriatric mental health. To be able to work in gerontology, you will learn the following competencies:
- Follow legislation and regulations governing professional practice within the Canadian health care system.
- Apply research on current issues and trends in gerontology.
- Consider the availability and effectiveness of community resources and referrals. This is for you to plan, navigate, and advocate for senior care.
- Analyze the strengths and needs of seniors to plan, put in place, and check programs.
- Assess the communicative, mental, physical, emotional, and social health of older adults.
- Communicate to promote person and family-centered care.
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Entry Criteria for Gerontology-Interprofessional Practice at Fanshawe College
You must meet some conditions to be eligible to enroll in this Graduate Certificate Gerontology-Interprofessional Practice.
- Academic and professional experience.
- A two- or three-year college diploma, or a degree. Your studies may be in social, or healthcare fields or allied health studies.
- A combination of work experience and post-secondary education. Fanshawe College will check your credentials if acceptable.
- Five years of work experience in the health or human services industry. Fanshawe College will check your work experience for equivalency to a diploma or degree.
- A resume and cover letter if the college asks for the documents
- Proof of English competency.
- For now, Filipino citizens do not have to submit the result of an English language exam. But, if you plan to apply under the Student Direct Stream, you must get at least 6.0 in all bands of the IELTS.
- If English is not your first language and you are applying under the regular stream, you may take any of the following exams. You should take the tests within the last two years of your application.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a score of at least 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT)s.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5. All four bands should be at least 6.0
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70. All four bands should be at least 60.
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE). You must get at least 59.
- A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with a total score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176. You should score at least 169 for all language skills.
Course Outline
You must enroll in all the mandatory courses per level.
LEVEL ONE
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GERI-6016 | The Aging Population |
| GERI-6017 | Mental Health in Gerontology |
| GERI-6018 | Interprofessional Practice |
| RECN-6003 | Therapeutic Recreation Intervention |
| HLTH-6044 | Person, Family & Community Practice |
| GERI-6019 | Thanatology |
| RSCH-6008 | Research Literacy |
LEVEL TWO
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| EDUC-6039 | Strategies for Communicative Success |
| GERI-6020 | Inclusive Practice |
| GERI-6021 | Field Seminar: Aging Population |
| HLTH-6045 | Observation, Documentation & Assessment |
| FLDP-6017 | Field Placement |
| RSCH-6009 | Research Literacy: Capstone Project |
Many international students remain in Canada after completing their programs. Most of these graduates want to gain Canadian work experience to qualify for immigration in the future. Check if you will be eligible by getting an overview of the postgraduation work permit application.
How we can work together for a successful study permit/visa application.
Call us if you wish to learn more about this Gerontology Program at Fanshawe College. Talk to an associate to see how our counselors can help you with:
- An extensive school and program match.
- Study permit/visa requirements and application protocol.
- Your options for permanent residency after graduation.
Would you like us to help you process your study permit? Or just to enroll? The Immigrant Visa Center has a 3-month preparation period. You will need this time for:
- The college to review your application.
- Processing by the International Admissions Office.
- Enrollment and payment of your tuition fee.
- Processing of insurance.
- The study permit processing.
- Helping you look for accommodation.
You need to apply early, as this course may have many applicants. Moreover, beginning an application well in advance of the intake date will allow you time to prepare for the English exam. You can also use this period to gather your credentials for the permit application.