Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Overview
The Gerontology program is ideal for nurses who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and building leadership skills in caring for the health of older adults in diverse settings. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous professional credentials and experience to provide exemplary service to this growing population.
- Time Duration : 1 Year
- Program Type : Graduate Certificate
Sep'25
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Location |
Welland, Ontario |
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Credential |
Ontario College Certificate |
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Start Date |
TBC |
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Registration Fee |
Rs.11800(including GST)* |
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Tuition Fee |
CAD 19,145.90* |
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Location |
Welland, Ontario |
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Credential |
Ontario College Certificate |
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Start Date |
TBC |
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Registration Fee |
Rs.11800(including GST)* |
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Tuition Fee |
CAD 19,645.90* |
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Study at INSCOL
Academic Study Skills Module
The objective of this 4-6 weeks foundation course is to enhance academic study, IT& soft skills of the students. The academic study module emphasizes on writing, reflective & assignment making skills.
Study at Niagara College
- Fundamental Clinical Skills
- Health and Aging in Canada
- Older Adult and Long Term Care Nursing
- Healthy Aging in the Community
- Advanced Communication in Nursing
- Gerontological Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice
- Nursing Leadership
- Introduction to Evidence Based Nursing
- Older Adult and Hospital Based Nursing
- Applicants must have completed a Degree/ Diploma in Nursing and should be registered with the Nursing Council of their country of education.
- IELTS requirement of minimum 6.0 bands overall, or, PTE of minimum of 60 score overall.
- IELTS/PTE is not required in case the candidate is from an English speaking country.
- Clinic or medical centre
- Community healthcare organization
- Hospital
- Long-term care facility
- Seniors’ residence
Criminal Record Check
- A Criminal Record Check which is less than 6 months old is required by the start of week 12 of term 1.
- Students with criminal charges or convictions will be severely limited in placement, clinical, and/or employment opportunities in this field.
The CRC-VSS must be provided to the Placement Agency on the first day of the clinical placement, or as required by the Placement Agency. Niagara College does not adjudicate the CRC, but merely facilitates the paper work. It is the Placement Agency that adjudicates the clearance.
Communicable Disease Surveillance
- The confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Form must be completed and submitted to Student Health Services prior to the start of the program or prior to the term which includes field placement, co-op or clinical opportunities.
- Please view the CDS Form and Checklist for health requirements at niagaracollege.ca/cdsform/.
- This process must be maintained annually.
- This process may take up to 10 weeks or more and requires a visit to your personal physician and/or a Public Health Department.
- If the CDS process is not completed your placement, clinic or co-op opportunity will be denied.
First Aid and CPR
- Current Standard First Aid certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Level BLS (Basic Life Support) / HCP (Health Care Provider) is required.
- All certifications must be met and remain current or placement/clinical will be denied and/or the student will be withdrawn from their current placement/clinical.
During the first week of Term 1, the Field Placement Coordinator will provide information regarding the First Aid and CPR requirement. Students are required to provide copies of their certification for Standard First Aid and CPR at Level HCP/BLS. (This program is designed for those with specific healthcare responsibilities).
Transportation
- Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
- Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows-based desktop or laptop that meets or exceeds the following general requirements:
- A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
- Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
- An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
- Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.
Niagara College may not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications as provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.
Note: We do not provide support for Chromebooks or Apple products. (learn more)
Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.