Older patients often require complex and specialized care to maintain physical and mental health.

With new advances in all areas of health care, nurses specializing in gerontology offer their patients increased mobility, improved resilience and greater peace of mind. This 18-credit program challenges you to apply compassion, dedication, leadership and knowledge to end-of-life care populations.

International students

If you are an international student taking the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care certificates, you are required to finish both programs within one academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms).

Older adults and dying clients exist in all care settings; this program provides a solid basis for nursing practice in home care, acute care or long-term care facilities.
Darlene Grannary, RN BScN MN, Instructor

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