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Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Degree and Certificate Outcomes

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