GERO4905

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GERIATRICS WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT PRACTICUM

GerontologySocial and Behavioral Sciences

Subject Code

GERO

Course Number

4905

Department(s)

Course Title

GERIATRICS WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT PRACTICUM

Course Description

POI required. Undergraduate and graduate student from various health/social services disciplines will be placed in interprofessional teams to conduct health risk assessments and develop wellness programming for residents in senior housing in Egg Harbor City (mid-day Wednesdays), or Cherry Hill or Pennsauken (mid-morning to late afternoon Fridays). Program runs from mid-February to mid-April, involves Zoom Orientation Session & approx. 3 hours reading, 3-4 hrs/week at site for 6-7 weeks, 2-3 hrs/week program planning, and preparation & presentation of Case Report(s) at conclusion of experience.

Units

2