Georgian College

Graduate Certificate in Retirement and Assisted Care Management

Semester 1

• Healthcare Environmental Services
• Introduction to Senior Living
• Managing Food Operations in Healthcare
• Recreation Programming for Older Adults
• Sales and Marketing
• Field Placement Career Preparation
• Finance and Accounting

Semester 2

• Gerontology and Therapeutic Wellness
• Leadership and Management Principles in Senior Living
• Retirement Community Legislation, Regulations, and Risk Management
• Human Resource Management
• Field Placement

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Plan and implement operational strategies in the retirement communities sector that meet external regulatory and legal requirements
• Analyze budget revenue and expenses to assess alignment with financial targets and inform strategic priorities
• Develop promotional marketing materials for the retirement and assisted care facility to attract specific target markets
• Design and recommend operational strategies within facility management, risk management, and environmental planning to promote continuous quality assurance
• Manage employee relations within a human resources framework using leadership principles and in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards
• Implement organizational strategies, policies, and procedures to meet the psychological, physiological, social, and spiritual needs of those requiring memory care
• Use evidence-based nutritional standards and practices to meet the dietary needs of residents
• Communicate with the diverse retirement home and assisted care population, including staff, family, and residents, in a manner that supports a caring and inclusive environment for all residents
• Apply evidence-informed practices within the retirement and assisted care community that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship.

Graduates of the program may obtain employment in general aviation and aviation operations positions where they use their knowledge and skills to progress to more advanced positions. Graduates may be employed in a wide variety of aviation fields such as airline management, airport management, airport planning, security and safety management operations, cargo operations, business aircraft operations, flight dispatch, and government aviation agencies. In addition, the program provides graduates with a better chance of success in furthering their training with the Department of National Defense or becoming air traffic controllers, commercial/airline pilots, and flight service specialists.

• Full-time +
• Part-time

Program delivery method(s)

• In-person