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.
Pre-Requisites
Ethics in Human Services
Developing the Gerontology Professional
Classes
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Gerontology Fieldwork (21359)
Your Choice
Ashland
1/26/2023 - 5/19/2023
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
1/26/2023 - 1/26/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
2/9/2023 - 2/9/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
2/23/2023 - 2/23/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
3/9/2023 - 3/9/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
3/30/2023 - 3/30/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
4/13/2023 - 4/13/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
4/27/2023 - 4/27/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
5/11/2023 - 5/11/2023
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Dates:
1/27/2023 - 5/19/2023
Facility:
Ashland Clinical Site
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Tuition:
$463.95
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
1
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Gerontology Fieldwork (21361)
Your Choice
Superior
1/26/2023 - 5/19/2023
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
1/26/2023 - 1/26/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
2/9/2023 - 2/9/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
2/23/2023 - 2/23/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
3/9/2023 - 3/9/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
3/30/2023 - 3/30/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
4/13/2023 - 4/13/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
4/27/2023 - 4/27/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Dates:
5/11/2023 - 5/11/2023
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Dates:
1/27/2023 - 5/19/2023
Facility:
Superior Clinical Site
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Tuition:
$463.95
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
3
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Physical Aspects of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544104
Analyze normal and pathological changes occurring in the aging human body with special emphasis on age-related chronic diseases. Topics addressed include analysis of biological theories of aging, cultural/ ethnic influence on aging pathologies, and other factors impacting the aging process.
Offered Collegewide
Spring 2023
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Healthy Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544106
Investigate practices that promote healthy aging including nutrition, physical activity, prevention practices, and commonly prescribed medications for the older adult. Emphasis will focus on the "well" elderly population and practices identified to address current aging trends.
Online
Spring 2023
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Death and Dying
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544107
Explore societal, cultural, and personal views of death, dying, and bereavement. Examine losses experienced during the course of aging beyond the physical and emotional process of death and dying. Determine strategies for healthy transitions in coping with loss.
Offered Collegewide
Spring 2023
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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
Spring 2023
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Legal and Financial Issues of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544111
Analyze legal and financial concepts and structures including Power of Attorney for health care/finance, guardianships, trusts, reallocation of assets, spending down, Medicare/Medicaid benefits, supplemental insurance, Social Security, elder abuse/neglect, financial exploitation, and relevant governmental policies. Apply knowledge through advocacy to benefit aging adults on local, state and federal levels.
Offered Collegewide
Spring 2023