Gerontology FETAC Level 6

Introduction to GERONTOLOGY – FETAC Level 6 – N32963

VENUE:  Bewley’s Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin

DATES:  Wednesday: March 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 4th, 11th, 18th 2012

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VENUE:  Hudson Bay Hotel, Athlone

DATES:  To be confirmed

TIME: 10.00am - 4.00pm

FEE:       €600.00        Note:  Fees to be paid on booking

Purpose:

This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain an FETAC credit in Introduction to Gerontology at Level 6.

It is a mandatory module for the Advanced Certificate in Community Care. It is designed to provide a broad introduction to the study of ageing for those currently working in or planning to work with older people.

General Aims of the programme.

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• Acquire an initial understanding of the normal and pathological changes in adulthood;
• Become more aware of personal and societal attitudes toward old age and older people;
• Identify relevant legislation, community resources, care programmes and institutions for older people;
• Understand more fully the issues related to successful ageing;
• Understand that Gerontology is both a multi and interdisciplinary study of ageing and older people

The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 4 units:

1. Physiological and psychological changes associated with old age
2. Western society’s response to old age
3. Legislation and organisations in support of older people
4. Successful ageing

Portfolio of Assessment

Learner Record 40%

Project 60%

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Email: info@bourkecollege.ie for more information.