Seniors Living Management Certificate
The Seniors Living Management Certificate program, developed through a collaboration with BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA), provides knowledge and skills in the areas of management, labour relations, residential site operations, healthy aging and nutrition in the owning and operating of residences for active seniors.
As our population continues to age, so too does the demand for quality residences for this demographic. Learners have a unique opportunity to join the evolving seniors care market in BC and to be rewarded by responding to the residential needs of active and vibrant older people.
BCSLA works with independent and assisted living providers to form and strengthen vital resident-responsive communities that foster independence and freedom of choice for older people who have a proactive approach to health and wellness.
This program may serve to establish or expand your employment opportunities in the growing field of residence management for active seniors.
Program requirements
If you plan to complete this or another credential through OL, please fill in a Program Admission form and send it to OL Admissions.
If you are already working or have worked in the seniors residences industry, you may have prior courses that can transfer in as credit courses. In addition, PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) credits may also be available.
Admission requirements
- Open admission
- Ability to use a computer and the Internet at a basic skill level
Additional requirements
Following program admission and prior to enrolment in a practicum course, a Consent to a Criminal Record Check form must be completed and submitted.
A clear, current criminal record is a pre-practicum and pre-employment requirement. A criminal record may limit practicum placement and prevent program completion. Refer to this website.
Admission recommendations
Experience working or volunteering with active seniors
Residency requirements
A minimum of six TRU credits (distance or on-campus)
Core knowledge requirements
23 credits total, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher over all courses required for this credential, as follows:
- MNGT 1211, Management Principles and Practices (3)
- MNGT 2131, Motivation and Productivity (3)
- HRMN 2821 Human Resource Management (3)
- HLTH 1021, Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles* (3)
- HLTH 3711, Healthy Aging: A Contemporary Perspective* (3)
- HLTH 3713, Seniors Residential Site Operations (5)
- HLTH 2707, Seniors Living Observational Practicum (1)
- HLTH 3707, Seniors Living Project Practicum (2)