Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

GRN – Gerontology Outcomes

AAS - Gerontology AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Apply skills and knowledge to work with and for older persons as a gerontology professional, and as a family and community member.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Use gerontological research and theories to plan, implement, and contribute to programs, policies, and social change strategies for and with older persons in professional, institutional and community settings.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Communicate, collaborate, and access appropriate resources, while working with other professionals and with diverse stakeholders.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Adhere to professional and ethical standards appropriate to one's gerontological specialty, while managing one's career and taking advantage of continuing learning opportunities.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection

ACERTP - Gerontology Professional Less Than One-Year Career Pathway Certificate

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Plan, implement and contribute to research-based programs, policies, and practices for and with older persons in professional, institutional and community settings.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Apply best practices of person-centered and directed care and support of older persons, working effectively with all stakeholders, including professionals, family and social support networks.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Work effectively in a variety of settings as an advanced care provider serving diverse individuals or groups of older persons experiencing cognitive and behavioral challenges.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Assess, document and advocate for the resources and support needs and assets of older persons and their family and social support network.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Advocate for family members and dying persons through the end-of-life process, including social, psychological, medical, financial, legal, and spiritual issues related to care and support.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Adhere to professional and ethical standards appropriate to one's gerontological areas of specialty while managing one's career and continuing to develop professional knowledge and skills through education and training.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection

ACERTP - Activity Professional Less Than One-Year: Career Pathway Certificate

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Be prepared to work as an activity professional in activity, life enrichment, or wellness programs designed to enhance the quality of life of diverse older persons or persons with disabilities, at all cognitive and physical functioning levels, in long-term care, daycare and community settings.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Design and implement comprehensive, person-centered activity plans, including documentation and assessment, facilitation of resident and family councils, supervision of assistants and volunteers, management of program budgets and resources, and adherance to state and federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) standards of practice.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Meet the academic requirements of the National Association of Activity Professionals Credentialing Center (NAAPCC) certification.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection

ACERTP - Therapeutic Horticulture Activity Specialist Less Than One-Year: Career Pathway Certificate

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Work effectively with diverse populations in therapeutic gardens and therapeutic horticulture programs within pediatric, geriatric, psychiatric, offender, vocational and medical rehabilitation, educational, and other day or residential treatment facilities.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic garden and therapeutic horticulture programs meeting the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of clients or patients, while applying professional skills and standards of the field.	Communication Community and Environmental Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cultural Awareness Professional Competence Self-Reflection
Complete the core therapeutic horticulture courses required to be registered by the American Horticultural Therapy Association as a Horticultural Therapist [HTR], when combined with required educational, continuing education and supervised work experience criteria.	Professional Competence