Gerontology for Professionals Required Courses

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Ashland
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Rice Lake
Superior
Balsam Lake Outreach Center
Hayward Outreach Center
Ladysmith Outreach Center

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses

2024-25

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses

2025-26

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses

2023-24

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses - 3 Year

2024-25

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses - 3 Year

2025-26

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses - 3 Year

2022-23

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional Pathway Required Courses - 3 Year

2023-24

Gerontology for Professionals (Fall 2024)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Fall 2024)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Fall 2024)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Fall 2024)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Spring 2025)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Spring 2025)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Spring 2025)

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Gerontology for Professionals (Spring 2025)

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Program Courses

10544100
|
UGRD
| 3 CR
Develop effective communication strategies and supportive interview techniques that enhance rapport and relationships with aging populations. Apply ethical principles, standards and boundaries that acknowledge self-determination.
10544101
|
UGRD
| 3 CR
Explore aging in respect to social roles and processes. Topics include history of aging, demographics, family relationships, social supports, economics, retirement, loss, poverty and politics of aging.
10544105
|
UGRD
| 3 CR
Examine the signs, symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and how these diseases affect physiology and brain function. This course focuses on the principles of communicating and providing care to individuals with memory loss and confusion while learning the best practices for dealing with behavior changes, challenges with the activities of daily living, and strategies to assist caregivers.
10544110
|
UGRD
| 3 CR
Explore the wide spectrum of programs and services available to older adults that address a variety of physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, legal, spiritual, and recreational needs.Examine social policy as it relates to aging and available federal funding for the aging consumer including community resources, eligibility criteria, and how to access and coordinate services. Additional topics include supplementing social networking and enhancing mental health functioning.

Total Credits: 12


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Rice Lake Admissions Contact

Nicole Messicci

Admissions Advisor

715.788.7144

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Ashland Admissions Contact

Jennifer Bednarik

Admissions Advisor

715.685.3039

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New Richmond Admissions Contact

Sherry Rehnelt

Admissions Advisor

715.752.8136

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Superior Admissions Contact

Anna Kalin

Admissions Advisor

715.319.7331

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