The increase of longevity of the population is one of the major achievements of the twentieth century. This rapid demographic transition poses huge challenges to many European countries on diverse areas. Besides the challenges of aging this transition creates a lot of opportunities for this world.
This summer course will inform you - from different perspectives (i.e. nursing, research) - about the general aging population in biological, social and psychological terms.
Period
02-07-2012 - 02-07-2012 (0 weeks)
Target group
Bachelor students in the field of nursing.
Course aim
By attending this summer course you are offered an introduction in the most interesting and exciting fields of gerontology and geriatrics. It will change your view on the aging society because of the interesting discussions, lectures, workshops, presentations and excursions. Major topics are: Introduction in gerontology, biology of aging and accompanying diseases, psychology of aging, sociology of aging, aging and health care systems, future of aging and myths and facts about aging.
Credits
5.0 ECTS credits Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 775: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Karin Hamers
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Gerontology and Geriatrics
