Certificate in Social Service Worker (Gerontology) in Vancouver Canada | Langara College

The Social Service Worker (Gerontology) Certificate program equips students for careers in community-based senior care services. This introductory certificate program welcomes applicants without prior post-secondary education. It also seamlessly transitions into Langara College's Diploma in Gerontology program for those seeking higher qualifications.

As British Columbia's sole one-year certificate program of its kind, it provides graduates with essential skills to assist older adults and their families through a strengths-focused and socially equitable methodology.

Unlike programs centered on research or healthcare, this program emphasizes practical social services. Through interdisciplinary study, participants develop comprehensive insights into aging processes and social policies impacting seniors and their relatives.

Perfect for both newcomers to the field and experienced professionals seeking specialization, the program adopts a comprehensive approach integrating social work, gerontology, psychology, and recreation studies. Students cultivate advocacy techniques to address both personal and systemic challenges affecting elderly populations. The curriculum includes hands-on experience through 200+ hours of field practicum working directly with older adults.