Interprofessional Practice - Gerontology
Program Information
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The Lambton College Interprofessional Practice - Gerontology, Ontario College Graduate Certificate focuses on preparing graduates to work interprofessionally to enhance their professional practice to care for aging adults and families who require complex and/or long-term care within institutions or in the home in Canada. In the program, students develop skills in collaborative patient-centred care and inclusive practice.
Program curriculum includes comprehensive patient assessment and team approaches to client and family centric care planning and delivery. Students also study various age-related changes in social, psychological and biological functions to evaluate the implications of these changes on individuals' ability to interact with their social and physical environments and on individuals' care needs.
As a culmination of program learning, students participate in both an interprofessional field placement within a community organization as well as a Work Integrated Learning Project. Program curriculum along with real world experiences prepares graduates for employment in a range of Canadian work settings including senior centres, day and leisure programs, research and education services, retirement homes, long term care homes, group homes and home support services.
Please Note: This program has specific placement requirements - review requirements before leaving your home country.
Admission Requirements
A university degree in a health related field.
The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:
- IELTS of 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Passed Lambton Institute of English placement test
Please Note: IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program. Additional country-specific requirements may also be applicable.
Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
Technology Requirements
In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, it is mandatory to own a reliable laptop to complete tests and assignments.
Costs
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Tuition Fees
For more information regarding tuition, please contact international@lambtoncollege.ca.
| Term | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $8,746.14 |
| 2 | $7,965.75 |
| 3 | $8,486.57 |
| 4 | $3,325.37 |
| Total | $28,523.83 |
Tuition fees are estimates and are subject to change each academic year. Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
Additional Fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Textbooks | $300 - $600 |
| CPR/First Aid | $165 |
| Mask Fit Testing | $40 |
| Name Tag (ordered through Campus Shop) | $15 |
| Uniforms (2) | $100 |
| Duty Shoes | $100 |
| GPA Training (Term 3) | $25 |
| Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check | $25 - $40 every six months |
| Passport to Placement | $30 |
| Immunizations | $50 - $150 |
| Travel to Clinical | Students are responsible for all costs to travel to and from clinical |
WIL Project Fees
- Students who enroll in CPL-5559 WIL Project, will be charged an additional cost of $2,000
- This fee is applicable only to students who have completed their studies in Sarnia
Important Dates, Deadlines & Late Fees
For additional information on registration dates, deadlines and late fees please refer to Registration Dates and Deadlines.
Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance Fee - $700 per year provided by guard.me
- Medical Insurance is mandatory for all full-time, part-time, and co-op students of Lambton College. Medical insurance is provided by guard.me - a third-party insurance provider. Full-time, part-time and co-op students of Lambton College are not permitted to opt-out of the medical insurance fee as it is non-cancellable and non-transferable. Guard.me insurance costs are charged on an annual basis.
- The health care insurance is for emergency health care coverage during one's study period and involves only a basic package. Not all medical conditions are covered and prospective students are strongly urged to review the coverage details prior to arriving in Canada. This will allow time to purchase additional coverage before departure, if needed.
Learn more about guard.me emergent and non-emergent health insurance coverage.
