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Certificate
in Gerontology top
26 contact
hours
The Certificate
in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology.
It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals
who work with older adults by providing an educational experience
that is multidisciplinary in nature.
With the population
aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will
more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable
providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically
increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created.
Health professionals who work with the older population will need
continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding
of the field of gerontology and to stay current with emerging
trends.
Program
Benefits:
The Certificate
in Gerontology distinguishes you as a knowledgeable, skilled,
and committed professional in the field of gerontology. The program
will:
- enhance
professional marketability,
- build
skills and competencies,
- fulfill
continuing education requirements for many professionals, and
- develop
an interdisciplinary perspective on aging.
Career
Opportunities:
This certification
program provides you with the knowledge and skills to effectively
meet the needs of the aging population in a wide range of careers.
There are opportunities in nursing, teaching, service, administration,
and research that focus on the needs and interests of older adults.
These opportunities also exist within government programs and
agencies; public and private institutions that provide health,
education, and social services; research centers; special interest
groups; colleges and universities; and corporate human resources
divisions.
Participants:
This certificate
is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed
vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social
workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical
therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists,
personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, chiropractors,
clergy, physical fitness professionals, adult children of aging
parents, or any other individual currently working with or planning
to work with older adults
Accreditation:
ALLEGRA Learning
Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education
in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission
on Accreditation.
Provider approved
by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12385,
for the stated number of contact hours.
This course
meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education
credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board
of Behavioral Sciences.
Requirements:
Internet access,
e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Certificate
program must be completed within six weeks of the start date.
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in Complementary and Alternative Medicine top
27 contact
hours
Today's health
care system is evolving in its approach to the health and care
of a culturally and ethnically diverse client population. In the
United States, the aging population, an increasing public awareness
of major risk factors contributing to chronic illness, and the
public's growing desire for alternative health care options are
just a few of the factors behind the expanding interest in complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM). Rapidly gaining in popularity,
CAM is used by more than 40% of the U.S. population.
The demand
for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population
is dramatically increasing, resulting in the development of new
jobs and the creation of new services. To gain a broad understanding
of these therapies and to stay current with emerging trends, health
professionals who work with diverse populations will need continuing
professional education. The ability to understand the many types
of therapies available is essential to providing safe, effective
care in any setting.
Program
Benefits:
The Certificate
in Complementary and Alternative Medicine is designed to provide
a multidisciplinary educational experience. Your CAM certificate
will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed
professional in the field of complementary and alternative medicine.
This program will:
- enhance
your professional marketability;
- build your
skills and competencies;
- fulfill
continuing education requirements for many professionals; and
- introduce
you to an interdisciplinary, multicultural perspective on health
care.
Career
Opportunities:
The CAM certification
program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to effectively
meet the needs of a diverse patient and client population in a
wide range of careers. Today, opportunities exist in the fields
of nursing, teaching, service, administration, and research. Opportunities
also exist within government programs and agencies; public and
private institutions that provide health, education, and social
services; research centers; special interest groups; colleges
and universities; and corporate human resources divisions.
Participants:
This certificate
is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed
vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social
workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical
therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists,
marriage and family therapists, dieticians, educators, personal
care assistants, volunteers, physicians, physician's assistants,
chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, and adult
children of aging parents.
Accreditation:
ALLEGRA Learning
Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education
in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission
on Accreditation.
Provider approved
by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12385,
for the stated number of contact hours.
This course
meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education
credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board
of Behavioral Sciences.
Requirements:
Internet access,
e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Certificate
program must be completed within six weeks of the start date.
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in Spirituality, Health, and Healing top
22 contact
hours
Spirituality,
religion, and culture play an important role in health and healing.
Health care systems and health care professionals must recognize
and understand a variety of spiritual and religious values, beliefs,
and practices and their impact on health and healing.
To meet the
needs of a spiritually and culturally diverse client population,
today's health care system is evolving in its approach. Knowledgeable
providers who can deliver compassionate, effective care and meet
their clients' and patients' spiritual needs are in dramatically
increasing demand. To gain a broad understanding of spirituality,
health, and healing and to stay current with emerging trends,
health professionals who work with diverse religious and spiritual
populations will need continuing professional education.
Program
Benefits:
The Spirituality,
Health, and Healing certificate program offers a multidisciplinary
educational experience. Your certificate in Spirituality, Health,
and Healing will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled,
and committed professional. This program will:
- enhance
your professional marketability;
- build your
skills and competencies;
- fulfill
continuing education requirements for many professionals; and
- introduce
you to a spiritual and multicultural perspective on health care..
Career
Opportunities:
The Spirituality,
Health, and Healing certificate program provides health care professionals
in a wide range of careers with the knowledge and skills to effectively
meet the needs of a spiritually, religiously, and culturally diverse
patient and client population. Today, opportunities exist in the
fields of nursing, parish nursing, teaching, hospice care, service,
administration, and research. Opportunities also exist within
government programs and agencies; public and private institutions
that provide health, education, and social services; research
centers; special interest groups; colleges and universities; and
corporate human resources divisions.
Participants:
This certificate
is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed
vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social
workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical
therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists,
marriage and family therapists, dieticians, educators, personal
care assistants, volunteers, physicians, physician's assistants,
chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, and adult
children of aging parents.
Accreditation:
ALLEGRA Learning
Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education
in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission
on Accreditation.
Provider approved
by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12385,
for the stated number of contact hours.
This course
meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education
credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board
of Behavioral Sciences.
Requirements:
Internet access,
e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Certificate
program must be completed within six weeks of the start date.
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