Working with Aging Populations

Issued by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)

This micro-credential provides foundational understanding of the various aspects of aging to prepare students to work with aging populations in a wide variety of fields, particularly health and human services. The skills acquired will equip students to provide elder care and caregiver respite, as well as advocate for the needs of aging populations.

Type Learning

Additional Details

Skills

Advocacy
Aging Populations
Caregiver Respite
Caregiving
Compassion
Elder Care
Empathy
Human Services
Non-Verbal Communication
Observation Skills
Oral Communication
Organization
Patience
Professionalism
Time Management
Written Communication

Earning Criteria

Earners will be required to complete Fundamentals of Aging (SOC 2153 or PSY 2153) with a minimum grade of D or better
Earners will be required to completed Death, Dying, and Grief (SOC 2163 or PSY 2163) with a minimum grade of D or better