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School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
BS Degree in Healthcare Management & Leadership {24-25}
BA Degree in Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies {24-25}
BS Degree in Nursing {24-25}
RN-BSN {24-25)
Minor in Healthcare Management and Leadership {24-25}
Minor in Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies {24-25}
Certificate in Global Health, Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare {24-25}
Certificate in Healthcare Leadership, Quality & Patient Safety {24-25}
Certificate in Long Term Care Administration {24-25}

Certificate in Long Term Care Administration {24-25} - Aging in the United States: Intro to Gerontology & Sr. Support Care

Course Code

HSAD 400

Credits

Title

Aging in the United States: Intro to Gerontology & Sr. Support Care

Course Outline

Description

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of gerontology with an emphasis on senior care and services/resources available to meet the needs of elderly population. The course considers the continuum of care including home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and hospice. The role of technology, including gero-technology, in improving quality of life is examined.