Gerontology for Teachers: Professional Development

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Gerontology for Teachers: Professional Development provided by Study.com is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 41 hours worth of material. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Study.com. The course is taught in Englishand is Paid Course. Visit the course page at Study.com for detailed price information.

Overview
  • If you're looking to earn professional development credits in a hurry, our Gerontology for Teachers course can help. Watch mobile-friendly, short video lessons that prepare you to earn credits you can apply to your teaching licensure renewal requirements.

Syllabus
    • Ch 1. Introduction to Gerontology
    • Ch 2. Political & Ethical Issues in Studying Gerontology
    • Ch 3. Research Methods & the Study of Gerontology
    • Ch 4. Conducting Ethical Research When Studying Gerontology
    • Ch 5. The Demography of Aging
    • Ch 6. The Health of Older Adults
    • Ch 7. Chronic Conditions of the Aging Population
    • Ch 8. The Brain & Nervous System in Older Adults
    • Ch 9. The Aging Muscle, Skeletal, and Integumentary Systems
    • Ch 10. The Aging Sensory System
    • Ch 11. The Aging Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
    • Ch 12. The Aging Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
    • Ch 13. Attention and Memory of the Aging Population
    • Ch 14. The Cognitive Development of Older Adults
    • Ch 15. Intelligence, Creativity, & Wisdom in Older Adults
    • Ch 16. Mental Health & Lifespan Development Disorders in Older Adults
    • Ch 17. Measures of Well-Being in Aging Populations
    • Ch 18. Clinical Assessment in Psychology
    • Ch 19. Anxiety Disorders Related to Aging
    • Ch 20. Substance Use Disorders & Aging Populations
    • Ch 21. Cognitive Disorders in Older Adults
    • Ch 22. Personality & Older Adulthood
    • Ch 23. Mood and Stress Disorders
    • Ch 24. Treatment Methods for Psychological Disorders in Adults
    • Ch 25. Aging in Society: Social Implications for Older Adults
    • Ch 26. Interpersonal Relationships of Older Adults
    • Ch 27. The Economics of Aging
    • Ch 28. Work in Late Adulthood
    • Ch 29. Work, Leisure & Community Involvement in Retirement
    • Ch 30. Politics and Policy for Older Adults
    • Ch 31. Dying and Bereavement in Older Adults