该计划为学生提供了在老年人护理的多样化和挑战性领域工作所需的基础知识和核心技能。强调了与社会服务工作者职业，道德，价值观和实践标准，老龄化过程以及老年人需求有关的理论。课程内容包括社会服务工作者的基本培训，包括人际沟通，案例管理，访谈，小组工作干预，多样性，倡导，社会正义和社区实践。此外，激活和恢复护理，娱乐，休闲和治疗计划规划，痴呆症护理，成人发育，死亡，垂死，悲伤和丧亲和志愿管理等许多专业课程将学生的知识和技能基础扩展到了传统社会之外。服务人员角色。
This program prepares students with the foundational knowledge and core skills required to work in the diverse and challenging field of eldercare. Theories relevant to the Social Service Worker profession, its ethics, values and practice standards, the aging process and the needs of seniors are emphasized. Program content includes essential Social Service Worker training in interpersonal communication, case management, interviewing, group work intervention, diversity, advocacy, social justice, and community practice. In addition, a number of specialized courses such as Activation and Restorative Care, Recreation, Leisure and Therapeutic Program Planning, Dementia Care, Adult Development, Death, Dying, Grief and Bereavement and Volunteer Management expand the knowledge and skill base of students beyond traditional social service worker roles.<br>Career Opportunities<br>As our population ages, new and emerging job opportunities in the field of gerontology are on the horizon. Graduates may work in a range of settings that provide services to seniors such as retirement and long-term care facilities, health and recreation programs, private home support services, adult day programs, dementia programs, elder abuse services, seniors centres, and entrepreneurial initiatives.