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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology - Interprofessional Practice Fanshawe Toronto at ILAC Fanshawe Toronto at ILAC, Canada

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CAD 15473

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This graduate certificate program is designed to offer students the relevant knowledge and skills needed to enhance their professional practice in the care of the specialized population of aging adults.  Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in recreation and leadership, developmental disabilities, mental health, thanatology, and social interventions that support quality of life and person-centred care.  Participation in an interprofessional field placement and research with community organizations will further prepare graduates for employment in settings that support the aging person.

Learning Outcomes

  • Comply with legislation and regulations governing professional practice within the Canadian health care system.
  • Apply research in current issues and trends in gerontology to inform senior care plans and services.
  • Consider the availability and effectiveness of community resources and referrals to plan, navigate and advocate for senior care.
  • Analyze the strengths and needs of seniors independently or with an interprofessional team to plan, implement and evaluate programs.
  • Assess the communicative, mental, physical, emotional and social health of older adults to promote healthy aging.
  • Communicate effectively to promote person and family centered care and strengthen interprofessional collaborative practice.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a related subject.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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15473

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

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11000 Per year

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