Evaluating the curricula for entry-level care professionals in aging-related fields

Evaluating the curricula for entry-level care professionals in aging-related fields

• Ma, Ambrose University of Hong Kong

Educational Gerontology, 33(10), 881-896, 2007

Routledge

2007

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare
    • GHA Teaching Objectives, Curriculum & Evaluation

Foreign Countries Alumni Social Work Aging (Individuals) Gerontology Curriculum Development Allied Health Personnel Geriatrics Undergraduate Study Medical Education Nursing Education Individual Characteristics Program Effectiveness Outcomes of Education Job Skills Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

The rapidly growing older population has generated the need for more gerontological or geriatric care professionals. This study evaluated the undergraduate programs offered by the departments of medicine, nursing studies and social work at a university in Hong Kong, based on the data of a recent alumni survey. It also identified factors that determine the perceived adequacy of training. The training was found to be moderately adequate in preparing the alumni for practice in the field of aging, but there is a need to improve the existing curricula. Suggestions for further studies are discussed.
[Copyright of Educational Gerontology is the property of Routledge. Full article may be available at the publisher's website:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03601270701569200]

• English

Journal Articles

• 03601277

• 10.1080/03601270701569200

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/adf08aef

2010-09-08