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成为 an advocate for the aging
This introductory course serves as starting point for those eager to pursue careers caregiving for – or working with — aging populations, whether you’re a healthcare professional, 家庭成员, or someone interested in working in the field. The course explores support systems, 服务, and policy considerations designed to meet the needs of older adults and includes topics such as the physical and mental changes associated with aging, common health issues affecting seniors and the older population, and effective communication strategies for senior engagement and inclusion.
This introductory online course serves as an ideal starting point for those eager to pursue careers caregiving for our aging population and can stack into a 密歇根州立大学丹佛 credential or degree.
灵活的安排
Course can be completed in 4-8 weeks and is self-paced online.
职业生涯的深思熟虑
Receive a personal advising session with an industry leader.
高就业需求
Gain a competitive edge.
职业生涯路径 in 老年服务
Approximate return on investment for each academic pathway
路径1: Enter the workforce quickly. Complete the 老年服务 course and immediately enter the workforce.
- 媒体n salary is $30,100 year.
途径二: Continue your academic journey and earn an 老年服务 Leadership Digital Badge.
- 媒体n salary is $38,000 a year.
途径三: Continue your academic journey and earn an 老年服务 Leadership Certificate. Roles include being an assistant activity director or other positions in senior communities.
- 媒体n salary is $42,000 a year.
途径四: Continue your academic journey and earn a degree in 老年服务 Leadership, which allows you to increase your earning potential. You can find a job as an Activity Director or other similar roles with seniors.
- 媒体n salary is $55,000 a year.
途径五: Continue even further in your education with a Master’s in Health Administration and earn more money with a license from the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board.
- 媒体n salary is $110,000 a year.
关于 the 老年服务 course
在本课程中, students explore support systems, 服务 and policy considerations designed to meet the needs of older adults. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify characteristics of older adults, assess demographic changes, describe shifts in population aging, recognize stereotypes and myths surrounding ageism, investigate common health disparities, evaluate programs and 服务, and explore workforce 发展 and career options.
The course is $450, with a $35 transaction fee per payment. There are no books to purchase.
- Registration opens in May
- Course begins – September 3, 2024
- Last day to register – September 10, 2024
- Course ends – November 3, 2024
Once you successfully complete the course about aging 服务, you can immediately enter the workforce with newly learned skills. You will receive a digital badge embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer. Students will also receive a certificate of completion.
Students can also convert the course to three credits and continue to an 密歇根州立大学丹佛 certificate or degree. 看到 常见问题 for more information.
学生将:
- Develop a holistic understanding of the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
- Gain the ability to address physical and mental health challenges by developing patient-centered skills focused on the needs of older adults.
- Gain knowledge in demographic转变 and long term elder care business acumen, a key aspect of elder care career 发展.
- Advocate for elder care policy changes and navigate the legal and 监管 landscape and related dealings regarding the advancement of senior care and systems in place that address mental health needs in older adults.
- 成为 skilled in using technology for better communication and improved care practices in aging 服务.
- Develop a deep understanding of how societal factors impact the aging process and influence the well-being of the aging population.
艾米·多尔, DHA, is a professor of health care management at Metropolitan State University of 丹佛 teaching both undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Health Professions. For more than 21 years Dore has taught courses in health disparities, 人力资源, practice management, research and leadership. Her expertise includes long term care/aging 服务, health disparities and workforce 发展.
Dore’s research interests are varied and include aging 服务, senior and caregiver health, rural health and diversity issues as well as student competency assessment and outcomes. During her academic career Dore authored and co-authored several case study responses, book chapters and original case studies. She is co-author of the textbook Cultural Learning in Healthcare: Recognizing and Navigating Difference.
Dore received her Doctor of Health Administration from Central Michigan University in 2009 and received her master’s degree in health care administration/management from the University of 丹佛 in 2001. She received her bachelor’s in health care administration/management from the Metropolitan State University in 1996.
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