13 courses with the subject GERT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Provides an introduction to the study of gerontology, relevant aging resources, and health promotion. This course focuses on socio-demographic trends, ageism, longevity, the geriatric workforce, health care and social policy issues, and health behavior, as well as gender, race, and ethnicity aging issues.
First-Year-Seminar Elective – AH 140 3 Services 1
Provides an overview of the physiology and pathology of aging. The course addresses clinical preventive services, nutritional needs and aging, exercise and aging, and weight management and aging. Attention is given to diversity issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, and the socio-economic status of elderly populations.
PSYC 101 3 SOCI 201 3 Wellness 1 138
Gerontology Elective 3 RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Examines and explores all of the possible careers in the field of gerontology. This course focuses on career positions, salaries, job responsibilities, and roles/functions in areas of aging such as advocates, direct service providers, educators/trainers, managers/administrators, marketers or product developers, program planners or evaluators, and researchers. Topics also include discussions on both traditional and emerging career paths and positions in new sub-fields of gerontology.
Addresses both the traditional and current legal and ethical issues that impact the elderly in American society. Topics include informed consent, medical record keeping, healthcare financing, elder abuse and neglect, representative decision-making, and end-of-life issues. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102 or 103 with a grade of C or higher; Or permission of the Instructor.
Provides knowledge of the field of social gerontology with focus on the impact that social and socio-cultural conditions have on the process of aging. This course emphasizes social problems of aging and the impact that aging has on an individual. Specific topics include: the growth of gerontology; global aging; biological theories of aging; the social aspects of physical aging; managing chronic diseases; cognitive, personality and mental health issues in old age; sexuality and aging; social theories of aging; and social policies and programs. Gender, ethnicity, culture, race, and economic status and aging are also discussed. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102 or 103 with a grade of C or higher.
Studies the status, roles, and experiences of women in society with a special focus on aging. This course introduces students to how gender roles impact society by studying women’s lives with regard to race, culture, socioeconomic status, sexuality, work, families, religion, politics, health, and social reform. In addition, this course discusses the social construction of gender and social institutions, using feminist theory, and the history of the women’s movement.
Explores major concepts in gerontology worldwide, such as the challenges and opportunities presented by population aging and the universal and unique aspects of aging that span cultures and nations. Topics are examined from a comparative, cross-national perspective and include: developed/developing nation status; political systems; health care and long-term care provision; employment/retirement; and formal and informal support systems.
Examines and explores all the aspects of caregiving for older adults. This course focuses on six main principles of caregiving for older adults that includes legal, financial, living environment, social, medical, and spiritual. Special topics are explored in-depth, including caregiving for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and memory loss. 301
Examines the changing landscape of long-term care and the issues and trends that impact the administration and management of long-term care settings. This course focuses on best practices and model programs for maximizing quality of care; tools, strategies and benchmarks for leaders; and the facilitation of partnerships with family, staff, and community.
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Source: Harrisburg Area Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
