Gerontology Online

Gerontology Online is a web-based continuing education program for health care professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of aging. 

Program participants have opportunities to learn about:

• the latest in aging research
• education methods
• current publications
• and best practices that they may integrate into their practice or teaching

Each course within Gerontology Online is eight weeks. This program is offered by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging in collaboration with Rush University College of Nursing.  Development of the program was partially supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professionals, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services.

• CNEs available for Registered Nurses
• CEUs available for Nursing Home Administrators & Social Workers
• Six, 8-week online courses that may be completed in one year

Cost: $159 / participant / class or $859 / participant / full program

Classes can be accessed 24/7

This self-paced program must be completed within one year, and participants have access to their instructor via online discussion for the first 8 weeks. Participants will read course materials, watch videos, communicate online with their instructor, and finish each lesson with a small quiz. Participants only need an active email account, Internet access, and a reliable computer.

Contact

For additional information or enrollment support, contact Jon Woodall at

(847) 492.6753 or jwoodall@matherlifeways.com.