HLTH 3707: Seniors Living Project Practicum
This course, to be completed near the end of the certificate, provides an opportunity for the student to consolidate learning throughout the program with the completion of an on-site project.
Learning outcomes
- Assess an operational component of a Seniors Living Residences and provide recommendations for change that can lead to improvement.
Course topics
- Operational Functions
- Staff Relations
- Marketing and Sales
- Resident Services
- Healthy Aging and Nutrition
- Governance
Required text and materials
No additional texts are required.
- Mancer, Kate. (2010). The Future of Seniors Housing: Planning, Building and Operating
Successful Seniors Housing Projects. Vancouver: Kate Mancer.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978-0-9867361-0-0
Students may refer to the text from the previous HLTH 2707 and HLTH 3711 courses.
Assessments
Students will submit a Final Project report based on the requirements of the practicum project to the Open Learning Faculty Member. Upon approval of the Final Report by the Open Learning Faculty Member, the student will present the Final Report to their Practicum Host. The submission and presentation of the Final Project report are the only assessed activities and are mandatory in order to receive credit for the course. The grade on your transcript for HLTH 3707 will read "Com" (Complete) or "NCG" (No Credit Granted).
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
