Fort Hays State University Virtual College

Certificate in Healthy Aging

The Certificate in Healthy Aging is designed for individuals who are currently working health related fields, or towards an allied health related degree, and are interested in
developing a knowledge base related to healthy aging. Through course work, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of processes and changes involved in aging,
influence of lifestyle choices on aging, as well as universal problems associated with health-care decisions.

Certificate Program Requirements

 
NURS   211   Learning in Older Adulthood 2 hours
BIOL    335   Physiology of Aging 3 hours
NURS   491   Health Care System Policy and Cost 2 hours
HHP     617   Nutrition and Aging 3 hours
HHP     618   Exercise Testing and Prescription and Aging 3 hours
SLP      665   Communication and Aging 2 hours

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE

15 hours