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Gerontology Certificate
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Gerontology Certificate

Specialize in one of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry.

Overview

The gerontology certificate at Labouré is a 100% online certificate program focusing on the study of aging and care for older adults.

During the program, you'll explore healthy aging from bio-psycho-social perspectives and gain insight into your own aging process along the way. 

As a student in the gerontology certificate program, you:

  • Explore health disparities that are critical to understanding risk factors that impact aging
  • Learn about health equity goals, the continuum of care that older adults navigate, and funding sources for older adults
  • Can finish the program in 6 months, earning 9 college credits
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Happy & Healthy

As our population ages and we're living longer, elder care makes up a significant portion of the healthcare system.

Not sure if this program is the best fit? Here are some interesting highlights!

65+

age of the fastest growing patient population - expected to double in size by 2060

15%

approximate projected growth in healthcare occupations from 2019 - 2029

9

college credits you can apply to an associate or bachelor's degree

Summary

  • 6 months to complete
  • 100% Online
  • Certificate
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What is gerontology?

Aging is a part of life, but with normal aging come various challenges - physical, mental, social, economic, and more. By studying gerontology, you will not only learn more about the aging process, but also learn how to face those challenges and improve the health of older adults. 

You can apply what you learn in the gerontology curriculum to multiple areas of the healthcare field, as well as outside the healthcare arena; understanding the needs of an older population is a transferable skill to almost any area of industry. 

Opportunities within the healthcare field may include working at long-term care facilities or assisted living, working with social services, community centers, adult day-care centers, health and fitness centers, and more. 

Combine your background in gerontology with a hands-on care certification or degree program for even more opportunities. 

Learn more about this program

You’ll be able to download our program info sheet and receive an email from our Admissions team with information about the admissions process, tuition, courses, and more.

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