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The Specialization in Health Management for Older Adults: Contents and Dynamics

The Specialization in Health Management for Older Adults: Contents and Dynamics. Specialization Introductory Module 6 May 2013. Specialization Summary.

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The Specialization in Health Management for Older Adults: Contents and Dynamics

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  1. The Specialization in Health Management for Older Adults:Contents and Dynamics Specialization Introductory Module 6 May 2013

  2. Specialization Summary The Specialization in Health Management for Older Adults is a course to improve the competencies of current professionals in quality health management in Latin America and the Caribbean. This theoretical and empirical course was designed in partnership by: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) The Inter-American Center for Social Security Studies (CIESS) and The Latin American Academy of Medicine for Older Adults (ALMA)

  3. Development of Competencies in 7 Areas Analysis and Evaluation Policy Management Program and Service Planning Communication and Cultural Competency Community Work Public Health Senior Management and Leadership

  4. All 7 of these competencies are gained through students’ participation in an introductory module followed by 6 online class modules.

  5. Introductory Module:May 6-10, 2013Barbados

  6. Introductory Module Objectives: By the end of the Introductory Module you will: Be familiar with the principal health management concepts upon which the Specialization is built Be able to navigate the MOODLE platform Engage in discussions on relevant topics and learn to present on these topics in groups Understand how you can translate the knowledge gained in the Specialization into your career and life goals.

  7. Introductory Module Agenda items include: LECTURES: An introduction to various topics related to health management in aging. TRAININGS: MOODLE platform and virtual campus navigation. CASE STUDIES: Three different case studies that will be followed by group presentations. WORKSHOPS: Presentations and activities relating to important management topics and the final project.

  8. Introductory Module Use this time in the introductory module to ask questions about the MOODLE platform, get to know your group members and begin the learning process!

  9. Module I – VI: May 13, 2013 – January 20, 2014Virtual Classroom

  10. Course Composition Each module is composed of several units. Use the unit guides posted under each module to receive instructions for your coursework. Each module unit varies in homework and activities and will include several of the following: lectures, readings, forums, quizzes and practical activities. The last unit of each module contains an evaluation activity. You are given four extra days before you start the next module to complete this activity.

  11. Module IAging and Society

  12. Module IIPublic Policy, Public Health and Health Programs

  13. Module IIIHealth Service Management for Older Adults

  14. Module IVCommunity Health Management for Older Adults

  15. Module VHealth Management for Complex Older Patients

  16. Module VIFinal Project The final project consists of a proposal of an intervention for a management problem. The student will choose this management problem according to unresolved needs that he or she has identified in the environment in which they work. Start now!

  17. Professors All Specialization professors are experienced health experts in the field of aging and health. Professors here this week include: Dr. Alan DeLaTorre Dr. Enrique Vega Dr. Gabriela Ríos Cázares Dr. Mary Guthrie Dr. Raquel Abrantes

  18. Tutors Tutors are available to assist students in course navigation. Tutors serve as students’ primary contact throughout the course. Tutors: Ix-Chel Poot Shonta Duncan Ashley Rowe

  19. Specialization Groups

  20. QUESTIONS?

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