Geriatric Nursing Care Course, Career Detail
In the modern times, social welfare has extended far beyond healthcare and has come
to include several specialisations, to cover all aspects of human life from birth
to death. In this regard, caring for elderly people is relatively new area of study
in India.
Gerontology is an upcoming, specialised field and many institutes in India have
started offering this subject. Gerontology courses
which deals with the study of the biomedical, psychological, behavioural, social
and political aspects associated with the process of ageing which may have an adverse
impact on the welfare of old people. A person professionally qualified in
geriatric nursing care is known as a gerontologist. The government has
acknowledged the importance of such courses along with making provision for one
old-age home (with as many as 150 inmates per home) in each district of India.
Courses Offered:
- Post graduate diploma in gerontology
- Certificate course in gerontology
- One year diploma course in gerontology
Eligibility:
Candidate must be a graduate of any discipline to apply for admission to gerontology
course.
Scope of Gerontology:
As the number of people over sixty five continues to rise, understanding
the mechanism of aging and age-related diseases has become a matter of urgency.
Recent research on clinical problems of aging and practical applications of laboratory
results is also included to support the fundamental goals of extending active life
and enhancing its quality. Clinical papers discuss aetiology, pathogenesis, prevention
and treatment of diseases in old age. In particular, aspects of cardiology, immunology
and infectious diseases are of interest. Behavior in old age is considered in a
special section. The new editors have also created a section dealing with technological
devices for the elderly. So gerontology course
will be fruitful career options for those have interest in medical field.
Job Prospects:
- Research gerontologists.
- Administrative gerontologists.
- Applied gerontologists.
- Health care gerontology professionals.
- Leisure and recreation gerontology professionals.
List of Institutes
for Gerontology in India:
- Institute of Home Economics (IHE)
- Atmiya Institute of Gerontology
- National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)
- Tata Institutes of Social Sciences(TISS)
Related Exam:
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner exam
