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Program Title: Geriatric Care Manager Certificate
Description: Geriatric mangers specialize in helping elderly people and their families on a long-term basis. They assess an individual\'s medical and social needs and provide financial assistance to enable people with disabilities live with as much independence as possible. The certificate course helps you assess, organize and examine the health and human services needs of old people. Students are trained in gerontology, nursing, counseling, psychology and social services. The program is meant for health care professionals, social workers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation counselors and psychologists.
Syllabus: The course is a comprehensive study of cost, quality and availability of services for elderly people. Topics include:
- Geriatric Care Management practices
- The Role of the Care Manager
- Legal and Financial Issues
- Resources and Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Issues and concepts in gerontology
- Health issues in aging
- Interpersonal communications
- Social services and aging
- Ethical, legal, and financial foundations
- Supervised clinical experience
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: The certificate will enable students to get entry-level employment with insurance companies, health care organizations, assisted care facilities, social agencies etc. Employment can also be found in the private and non-profit sectors as well as in local, state and federal government. You can also work as an independent practitioner. The average earnings for entry-level managers were $74 per hour. However, it can go up to $168 per hour for experienced workers.
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