Diploma in Activation Co-ordinator/Gerontology
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 year
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Diploma
- Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 50
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
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| CAD 110 | CAD 15,190 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
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2022-12-05
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Program Description
George Brown College's Recreation Management in Gerontology (C152) is a unique diploma program that will teach you the specialized skills required to work with older adults. Over the course of two years, you’ll learn how to design therapeutic activity programs for older adults that consider the physical, mental and spiritual perspectives of the aging process.You’ll learn to develop strong interpersonal communication skills that will support your ability to work with people across different life stages – an essential aspect of this job. You will also develop effective business communication skills that will help prepare you to coordinate and manage physical, financial and human resources.You’ll study the science and theory behind aging and will take an in-depth look at the biological changes of aging to include an understanding of diseases often related to aging, like Alzheimer’s and dementia.And to prepare you for the real work ahead, you'll have the chance to apply what you are learning both on-site at our nearly 24,000+-square-foot Simulation Centre facility, and off-site with one of our field placement partners. You’ll also learn proper documentation and Resident Assessment Instrument – Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) training.This academically challenging program will equip you with the skills you need to successfully create and deliver specialized therapeutic recreational programs in a variety of settings that include long-term care facilities, retirement homes, community-based service agencies and adult day programs.Apply to this program if you are someone who is energetic, organized, creative and enjoys working with older adults.As a student in George Brown College’s Recreation Management in Gerontology program, you will become a member of the Recreation Professionals of Ontario (RPO). Membership is valid for five months post-graduation.PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Your Field Education Options
Field education, also known as work-integrated learning, plays an important role in this Recreation Management in Gerontology program by integrating theoretical learning with practical experience in a workplace setting. Field education is offered in each semester with each experience building on the previous one.You can expect to complete your field placements in a variety of settings and with older adults of differing needs and abilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Function effectively as a member of an interprofessional team in the development and provision of health-promoting and life-enhancing services and programs for older adults.
- Accurately and comprehensively assess and record the ongoing needs of the older adult using a variety of widely used electronic systems.
- Develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate a variety of services/programs that enhance clients’ level of functioning and quality of life by applying relevant research and theory to practice.
- Apply appropriate health and safety protocols in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of their clients, their co-workers and themselves.
- Communicate effectively using a variety of therapeutic techniques and in adherence with privacy and freedom of information legislation.
- Identify, select and use appropriate professional and community resources to meet the needs of the older adult.
- Ensure programs operate in compliance with relevant policy, legislation and standards of practice for services to older adults in a variety of settings.
- Establish and maintain professional and ethical standards in the field of activation gerontology as set out by relevant professional bodies.
- Promote accessible, inclusive and responsive programs and services by recognizing the diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities.
- Manage physical, financial and human resources in order to effectively coordinate services for older adults.
Extra Notes
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
