Related Courses

• Communication of Aging Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10544100

  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.

  Online

  Fall 2022

• Psychological Aspects of Aging Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10544102

  Recognize how experience and history affect the value and societal expectations of each generation. Understand diversity among older adults including, but not limited to, race; ethnicity; culture; sexual orientation; and physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2022

• Alzheimer's and Dementia Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10544105

  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.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2022

• Developing the Gerontology Professional Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10544108

  Examine the various roles of the aging services professional and the contexts in which they work. Apply relationship building, communication, ethical standards, self-care planning and practices, documentation, and other related skills to case studies and real life situations. Function as an interdisciplinary team member addressing the complex needs of aging adults. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 15 credits of 10-520-1XX OR 10-544-1XX coursework

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2022

• Programs of Aging Services Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10544110

  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.

  Online

  Fall 2022

• Gerontology Fieldwork Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10544112

  Examine the scope, values, and principles of the gerontology profession. Coursework introduces the typical roles and duties of aging services professionals. Students assess their own motivations, attitudes, and interests. In addition to the regular classroom hours, observation and fieldwork in a community-based setting working with older adults is required. Students must complete or have on file current, valid Background Information Disclosure (BID) and Caregiver Background Check (Wisconsin and/or Minnesota) forms, as part of this course. PREREQUISITE: 10544108 Developing the Gerontology Professional, 10544112 Ethics in Human Services and COREQUISITES: Successful completion or co-enrollment in all other core program courses.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2022