Are you an individual who has a passion for working with older people in a variety of settings? At UK Public College we offer the Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology for individuals working or planning to work in this field. This course is designed to help participants develop knowledge and expertise in healthy ageing, the course will focus on preventive and holistic care strategies that encourage wellness of the older person. This Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology gives participants the advanced skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes and foster the well being of older people. This Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology also builds on existing healthcare knowledge so that you can apply the most up-to-date and innovative theory and practice to any workplace.

This Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology course will build your awareness of global perspectives on ageing and the lives of older people by drawing on the views and experience of a wide range of experts including geriatricians, clinicians, demographers, policy analysts and sociologists. This  course will  provide a broad based, multi-disciplinary perspective on ageing, later life, and older persons, whilst also disseminating knowledge and skills related to clinical and practical interventions with older persons. It also sensitizes the participants to the application of gerontological and geriatric research findings to practice.

Certification
Students will be awarded the Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology.The Certificate is Internationally recognised and will open unlimited opportunities to the learners.

Course Assessment
All our qualifications are assessed on the basis of written course works.

Learning Materials
Students will be provided all the learning text materials to assist them in completing the course

Course Benefits

At the end of this  course, you will be awarded a Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology, and will also be
able to:

• Develop group activities for the elderly community at many long-term care facilities.
• Create and manage support groups
• Serve as a case study manager to help community participants with basic needs such as housing and healthcare
• Monitor the long-term physical needs and mental health of their clients
• Work with local and civic government to advocate on behalf of their clients
• Manage major crises affecting the elderly such as drug abuse and rehabilitation.

Who is this course for?

• The Level 6 Diploma in Gerontology is open individuals who already have experience in the related field.
• This course is open to College-going individuals and Graduates interested in building a career in the field of Gerontology

6-9 Months. However, the course is valid for 12 months, students can complete the course any time during the 12 months period. If students can not complete the course within 12 months, we will extend their course deadline free of course.

Requirements

• Learners should be 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of English language, is required to attend this course.

This training leads you to pursue of a range of careers which includes consultant positions in geriatric medicine and psychiatry, specialist healthcare roles with older people, and strategic positions influencing the lives of older people in government, policy and voluntary and non-governmental organisations., and so on. Also, skills in Gerontology are of great value for progression in higher studies.

This course is delivered via our online Learning Portal. All course materials & assignments are available online. Students will have 24/7 access to their online portal.

There is a number of options you can pay your fees. We accept bank transfer, Sterling Cheques, Sterling Bank drafts, Master Card and Debit Card payments, Paypal and Western Union

Once a student is registered we will allocate a UK-Based tutor to guide the student throughout his/her studies. The tutor will be available via email and via Virtual Learning Environment. The tutor will guide and support the students till the given assignments are complete and submitted