Graduate Certificate in Retirement and Assisted Care Management
Barrie, Canada
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jun 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 18,183 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International fees for two semesters
Key Summary
Introduction
The demand for retirement and assisted living communities is experiencing a surge in response to an aging population, and the sector requires qualified professionals to support this growth. Georgian’s Retirement and Assisted Care Management graduate certificate program provides students with a combination of business and hospitality skills, as well as health care and wellness knowledge. Students gain the practical skills required to manage operational aspects of senior living environments and explore a variety of areas, such as therapeutic recreation, meal provision, sales and marketing, and gerontology. Through experiential learning opportunities, including a capstone project and field placement, graduates of this program are prepared with the leadership skills and knowledge to advance their careers within this expanding field.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Curriculum
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
Program Outcome
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.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
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.
Program delivery
- Full-time +
- Part-time
Program delivery method(s)
- In-person