Online Graduate Certificate in Interprofessional Healthy Aging

Healthy aging is a set of principles that enable older adults to develop and maintain functional ability as they move through the aging process, so they continue to mentally function at their highest level. Understanding healthy aging empowers you to care for older adults, either in a work or personal capacity. When you study healthy aging, you'll gain a dynamic perspective of what aging means and how to address issues related to an aging population.

Improve the aging population’s well-being

This gerontology certificate teaches you about the multidimensional aging process. Coursework covers basic research principles, evidence-based interventions and formal models of program evaluation to assess issues related to aging. Throughout this certificate, you’re encouraged to take part in interprofessional teamwork and community collaborations. These experiences should be reciprocal, beneficial and sustainable to improve health outcomes for an older population.

In your courses, you'll focus on collaboration as you build the competencies necessary to work on a team that cares for older adults. After completing the introductory course, you’ll earn a certificate in interprofessional education from the Edson College of Nursing Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research. The introductory course provides a sound foundation for your remaining courses, with each including field or practical experience.

The Gerontological Society of America recognizes Arizona State University as an age-friendly university. The certificate’s curriculum is based on the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s Competencies for Graduate Education. The courses have also been reviewed and approved by the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG). Upon completion of the program and confirmation of your certificate, you’re eligible and encouraged to apply for the gerontological coordinator credential from the NAPG.