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Geriatric Care Management Concentration
Geriatric Care Managers perform deeply meaningful work that requires a specific expertise. Industry and labor experts have known for decades that there is an urgent, growing need for more Geriatric Care Managers.
Within this rapidly growing field, these professionals play a crucial role for families and individuals during important life moments that impact health, care and wellbeing. rewarding career with flexible options for employment, GCMs make an indelible mark on the families and individuals they help.
Student Learning Outcomes
Connect Gerontological Theory to Practice
Students will demonstrate a holistic theoretical understanding of adult development and elderhood from a biological, psychological and social perspective and the ability to apply this knowledge to aging, using a strengths-based lifespan orientation.
Integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Gerontological Practice
Students will demonstrate knowledge of how discrimination, oppression and marginalization based on age and intersectional identities impacts health and longevity. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to shape positive attitudes about aging and elderhood.
Develop Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving using gerontological research to evaluate best-practice approaches and the effectiveness of policies and services that support elders, their family members and the community.
Uphold Professional and Ethical Standards
Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in an ongoing self-reflective process of their professional gerontological practice. Students will demonstrate the ability to uphold professional standards through individually and collaboratively applying ethical decision-making processes.
Identify and Respond to Community Needs
Students will demonstrate knowledge of older adult services and will be able to make contributions to community-identified needs through the successful delivery of services and effective communication with elders, their families, the community and the public. Community engagement will take the form of field work, research, grant writing, experiential learning opportunities, education and training.
Knowledge of Geriatric Care Planning Fundamental Competencies
Students will demonstrate knowledge of care planning and care management practices for older adults and adults with disabilities.