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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College – Gerontology

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) offers two programs that focuses on the gerontology field.

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Gerontology – Aging Services Professional

The Gerontology-Aging Services Professional program is designed to meet the growing demand for service providers that work with the aging population. It is ideal for people entering the job market or choosing to enhance their current careers in service delivery or leadership roles within the gerontology field. It is a 61 credit program completed in 2 years with a combination of online and your choice instruction.

Graduates Will Be Able To

  • Evaluate the physical, social, psychological and spiritual aspects of aging throughout the lifetime
  • Exhibit ethical and legal practices consistent with gerontology professional
  • Distinguish the role of the gerontology professional in the coordination of service delivery
  • Cultivate an age-friendly community
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Gerontology for Healthcare Professionals

The Gerontology for Healthcare Professionals pathway certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals working in healthcare or other service industries that work with the increasing numbers of older adults and caregivers in our communities. It is ideal for people entering the job market or choosing to enhance their current careers in service delivery or leadership roles within a variety of settings. This is a 12 credit program that takes 1 to 2 semesters in the fall only.

Graduates Will Be Able To