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Developing a multisite project in geriatric and/or gerontological education with emphases in interdisciplinary practice and cultural competence
- Authors:
- BROWNE Colette, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 42(5), October 2002, pp.698-704.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This 2-year, multisite, curriculum-development project aimed to increase the pool of professionals trained in geriatric and/or gerontological social work. Methods included: providing advanced training in aging, cultural competence, and interdisciplinary practice to social work professionals and masters degree students; developing, implementing, and testing an innovative student curriculum based on standardised learning competencies identified by project participants; revising the university curriculum to support such competencies; and producing a practicum handbook.