College: Health Sciences

This major focuses on comprehensive care and support for the elderly. Students explore gerontology, healthcare management, social work, and public health. The program emphasizes practical skills, ethical considerations, and understanding the unique needs of the elderly. Graduates are prepared to work in elder care facilities, healthcare management, social services, and community health organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of gerontology and elder care.
• Develop skills in healthcare management, social work, and public health related to elder care.
• Learn techniques for assessing and addressing the unique needs of the elderly.
• Explore ethical considerations and legal frameworks in elder care.
• Understand interdisciplinary collaboration in providing comprehensive care for the elderly.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in elder care services.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for elder care projects.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Gerontology - Overview of gerontology and the aging process.
2. Healthcare Management for the Elderly - Principles and techniques of managing healthcare services for the elderly.
3. Social Work with the Elderly - Basics and techniques of providing social support and advocacy for the elderly.
4. Public Health and the Elderly - Principles and techniques of health promotion and chronic disease management in the elderly.
5. Assessment and Planning for Elder Care - Methods and techniques for developing comprehensive care plans.
6. Ethical Considerations in Elder Care - Understanding ethical considerations and professional behavior in elder care.
7. Legal Frameworks in Elder Care - Overview of legal frameworks and compliance in elder care.
8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Elder Care - Principles and techniques for coordinating care among healthcare specialists.
9. Practical Training in Elder Care Services - Real-world experiences in elder care facilities.
10. Capstone Project in Elder Care Services - Comprehensive project to apply skills acquired in healthcare management or social work.

Assessment Methods:

• Gerontology research reports, healthcare management plans, social work projects, public health initiatives, care planning assessments, ethical considerations papers, legal framework analyses, interdisciplinary collaboration strategies, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Aging: Principles and Practices" by Elizabeth W. Markson.
• "Healthcare Management for the Elderly" by John D. Blair and Edward H. O'Neil.
• "Social Work with the Aging" by Madonna Harrington Meyer.
• "Public Health and Aging" by Robert N. Butler et al.
• "Ethical Considerations in Elder Care" by Nancy S. Jecker.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of healthcare, social work, and public health. Suitable for students interested in gerontology, healthcare management, social services, and community health.

Duration:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in Elder Care Services and pursue certifications such as CGN or CSW-G.

Target Audience:

Aspiring gerontologists, healthcare managers, social workers, public health professionals, and individuals seeking to specialize in elder care services. This major equips students with the practical, ethical, and interdisciplinary skills necessary to excel in elder care services, enhancing comprehensive and compassionate care for the elderly population.