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Travancore Foundation Education and Research Centre on Aging (TF ERCA)

The vision and philosophy of the Travancore Foundation, necessitated carefully designed educational modules and training to equip and develop future care managers to conceive and implement care programs for older adults. We have signed an MoU with the School of Social Work Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous) and the Department of Social Work Bharathiar University, Coimbatore to collaborate in the area of education and research on Aging.

Post Graduate Diploma in Administration and Care Management in Geriatrics (PGDACG)

Post Graduate Diploma in Administration and Care Management in Geriatrics (PGDACG)

Regular

4 semesters

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an eligibility for higher studies

Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous)

Mr. Pinto Simon ( Programme Manager )
Contact no: +91 9847545725, 7034582000, 9544717070
Email: erca@travancorefoundation.com
Mr. Alen Kuriakose Asst. Prof, School of Social Work Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous)
Contact no: +91 9446801306

PG (Post Graduate) Diploma in Administration and Care Management in Geriatrics (PGDACG)

PGDACG focuses on concepts and exemplars related to administration and management in geriatrics. Based on theories of aging and principles of geriatric care, students will learn how to develop health promotional activity, disease prevention strategies, and long-term care management of older adults in communities and in institutional care settings. Topics include; common changes among older adults, Principles of geriatric care, fundamentals of senior housing and care, psychosocial and physical changes in aging, different models of care delivery, support services, laws, policies, and programs for older adults and their families, finance, and accounting, human resource management and administration. The duration of the program extends to four semesters over a period of two academic years including 4 semesters of field practicum.

Scope Of The Program

PGDACG focuses on concepts and exemplars related to administration and management in geriatrics. Based on theories of aging and principles of geriatric care, students will learn how to develop health promotional activity, disease prevention strategies, and long-term care management of older adults in communities and in institutional care settings. Topics include; common changes among older adults, Principles of geriatric care, fundamentals of senior housing and care, psychosocial and physical changes in aging, different models of care delivery, support services, laws, policies, and programs for older adults and their families, finance, and accounting, human resource management and administration. The duration of the program extends to four semesters over a period of two academic years including 4 semesters of field practicum.

Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care and Management (PGDGCM)

Post Graduate Diploma in Administration and Care Management in Geriatrics (PGDACG)

Regular

2 semesters

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an eligibility for higher studies

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Mr. Pinto Simon ( Programme Manager )
Contact no: +91 9847545725, 7034582000, 9544717070
Email: erca@travancorefoundation.com
Dr. F. X. Lovelina Little Flower Professor and Head The Department of Social Work Bhrathiar University, Coimbatore 641046
Contact no: +91 4222422222

Post Graduate Diploma In Geriatric Care & Management (PGDGCM)

Course description – PGDGCM focuses on concepts and exemplars related to geriatric care and management. Based on theories of aging and principles of geriatric care, students will learn how to develop health promotional activity, disease prevention strategies and long term care management of older adults in communities and in institutional care settings. Topics include; Psycho-social and physical changes in aging, different models of care delivery, support services and programs for older adults and their families. Duration of the course will be for two semesters over a period of one academic year including both semesters of field practicum.

Scope Of The Program

The average life  expectancy globally is on the rise. Thus the need for trained geriatric care professionals and managers is expected to increase in the near future, especially in India. The PGDGCM focuses on interdisciplinary geriatric care management with  fieldwork components. This program prepares graduates to meet the challenges of elder care and unlocks the door to a new career path.

Scholarship

TF ERCA is providing a scholarship program for candidates who are coming from an economically backward situation on the basis of academic excellence and valid government proof. 20% of seats will come under this scholarship scheme.

Placement

TF ERCA assures 100% placement in India for students who complete the course with more than 90% of marks. The remaining students will be assisted with future opportunities.

Contact TF ERCA

Mr. Pinto Simon ( Programme Manager )

Contact no: +91 9847545725, 7034582000, 9544717070
Email: erca@travancorefoundation.com