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Miami Regional University
Fast-track counseling
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Post-Master Certificate
- Miami, USA
Certificate
Full time
16 months
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
This program is offered primarily online, however, during the first semester, students will attend a hands-on skills demonstration and simulation weekend on campus. During those three eight-hour sessions, students will navigate different acute care stations and scenarios with access to critical care materials to practice and demonstrate competencies in caring for acute care patients.


Columbia University - School of Social Work
Aging
- New York, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
Providing and advocating for social services for older individuals and their families.Developing service systems to address emerging social problems such as homelessness, substance use, and issues within the American criminal justice system. Connect children, youth, and families with a broad range of preventive, protective, and other social services.
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Australian Professional Skills Institute APSI
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
- East Perth, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) is designed to provide training to entry-level workers who want to work in residential aged care facilities, community care, disability care, community-based organisations and hospitals.


Southern Cross Education Institute
Certificate III in Aged Care
- Melbourne, Australia
- Adelaide, Australia
Certificate
Full time
38 weeks
On-Campus
English
These qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organization guidelines and service plans.


Hamilton Institute For Health Personnel
PSW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
- Hamilton, Canada
Certificate
On-Campus
English
The Personal Support Worker Program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals across their lifespan by assisting them with their activities of daily living. Students learn to be valuable members of care service teams and develop effective working relationships towards quality client care. With a focus on personal care and home management services, they will gain the knowledge and skills required to collaborate with clients, families, supervisors, and colleagues within their respective healthcare institutions.


Mastery Institute Australia
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (Domestic student)
- Brisbane, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This program is ideal for developing a career in the aged and community care industry. It reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to an ageing, disability or some other reason.

Imagine Education Australia
CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
By choosing to study your Certificate IV in Ageing Support you are taking the steps towards a rewarding career where you can really make a difference in somebody’s life!


Sarina Russo Institute
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING, DISABILITY)
- Brisbane City, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
Capitalise on an industry with great career opportunities. Our interactive course gives job seekers a qualification and entry into an industry rich with career opportunities and pathways.


Ransford College
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Parramatta, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services, either in residential, home or community-based environments.


Zealand Business College ZBC
Course - The meaningful life - people with dementia
- Slagelse, Denmark
Course
Full time
On-Campus
Danish
Based on a person-centred approach, you have a particular focus on the activity's significance for meaningfulness and increased quality of life. You also work with planning and evaluating activities, both individual activities, and group activities. Finally, you will focus on relationship-building factors, including the importance of communication in meaningful professional activities in people with dementia.


King's Institute of Management and Technology
Certificate III in Individual Support
- Woolloongabba, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to an ageing, disability or some other reason.


Canberra Business and Technology College
Certificate IVin Ageing Support
- Gungahlin, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or communitybased environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.


Institute of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Local Students / International Students
- Melbourne, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to an ageing, disability or some other reason.


Ashley Institute of Training
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
- Ipswich, Australia
Certificate
English
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.


International Nurse Training
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Sydney, Australia
Certificate
Full time
18 months
On-Campus
English
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organization guidelines and service plans.
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Learn more about Aging Preparatory programs
Aging degree programs focus on studying the complexities of aging and its impact on individuals and society. At the Preparatory level, this field introduces essential concepts and prepares students for further education in gerontology and related disciplines.
In these programs, students explore the biological, psychological, and social facets of aging. They'll dive into courses on health care for older adults, public policy concerning aging populations, and the ethics of aging. This foundational education fosters critical thinking, enhancing students' ability to discuss and analyze aging's challenges and opportunities. Students build confidence as they explore new perspectives in the field.
Such programs also emphasize the development of skills necessary for effective communication and teamwork in health and social services. Students learn to create care plans tailored to older adults' diverse needs and understand the significance of advocacy for this demographic. Graduates are prepared for further studies, leading to careers in social work, healthcare management, and elder advocacy work.