Programs

Cont. Ed. : Postbasic Gerontology Program for Registered Nurses

This program is designed to enable registered nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to care for older persons in all health care settings.

• Anatomy and Physiology (optional)
• Health Assessment "bridging module" (or an approved course in Health Assessment)
• Health Promotion/ Teaching Learning

Theory Component

Gerontology Modules

Modules One to Five:

Module One - Introduction to Gerontology

Module Two - Physiological Changes of Aging

Module Three - Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

Module Four - Special Considerations of the Older Person - Includes eight identified content areas specific to the older person, i.e. nutrition, drugs and drug compliance, sexuality, abuse, etc.

Module Five - Nursing Practice and the Elderly

Clinical Experience

Upon successful completion of the theoretical component of the program, a clinical component is required.   For the clinical component of this course, there are 2 possible options:

1. Those learners with no previous clinical experience in gerontological nursing will be required to complete a 3-4 week preceptored clinical experience.
2. Learners with experience in gerontological nursing will complete 2 clinical assignments.

Program Offering

Program Fees

• Tuition includes all costs associated with the program including cost of textbooks, modules, additional readings and clinical experience

Program Completion

Learners who have successfully completed the program are awarded a certificate of completion from the Centre for Nursing Studies.

This program has been approved by the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) as a service to learners who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

Learners can complete the program at their own pace but must complete the program within one year.

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This program will be offered every alternate month beginning in September with the exception of the summer months of June, July, and August.  For further information and registration materials, contact: