Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course.
Why should I take this course?
This certificate is relevant for anyone wishing to begin a career in Owning and operating a Geriatric Care Facility.
Here are some reasons why you should consider taking a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) course:
Make a Difference in People’s Lives:
- Fulfilling Career: This career allows you to directly impact the lives of older adults and their families during a critical time.
- Advocate for Seniors: You’ll become a champion for seniors, ensuring they receive the care and resources they deserve.
- Growing Demand: The aging population creates a high demand for skilled GCMs, offering job security and growth opportunities.
Meaningful and Rewarding Work:
- Holistic Approach: You’ll go beyond medical care, addressing a broad range of senior needs, promoting overall well-being.
- Personalized Care: Develop individualized care plans, tailoring solutions to each client’s unique situation.
- Supportive Role: Provide families with the guidance and support they need during a challenging time.
Expand Your Skillset and Knowledge:
- Multifaceted Expertise: Gain a comprehensive understanding of senior care, including healthcare, social services, legal and financial matters.
- Resource Navigation: Become a specialist in identifying and accessing appropriate senior care resources.
- Communication and Collaboration: Develop strong communication skills to build relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Invest in Your Future:
- Stable Career Path: Becoming a GCM offers a stable and rewarding career path with excellent earning potential.
- Flexible Work Options: GCMs often enjoy flexible work arrangements, allowing you to balance work and personal life.
- Personal Growth: This course expands your knowledge of aging and senior care, potentially enriching your personal life as well.
By taking this GCM course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the lives of older adults and their families. It’s a chance for a fulfilling career with growth potential, offering both personal and professional rewards.
What jobs will this program prepare me for?
Geriatric care managers oversee the staff and business operations for elderly care. This certificate will prepare participants for careers in a variety of organizations such as:
1. Nursing homes
2. Home health services
3. Assisted Living Facilities
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
Ready to Enroll? Here’s What You’ll Need:
Basic Qualifications:
- Be 18 Years or Older: To participate in the program, you must be at least 18 years old.
- English Language Proficiency: You must be able to speak, read, and understand English effectively. This ensures you can fully grasp the coursework and effectively communicate in a medical setting.
Academic Requirements:
- CXC O’ Levels: A minimum of five (5) successful CXC O’ Level passes is required.
- Science Requirement: One of your CXC O’ Level passes must be in a science subject.
- Must be a holder of a valid Geriatric Caregiver Certificate (or relevant working experience)
Application Process:
- Completed Application: Submit a signed admissions application form.
- Enrollment Agreement: Review and sign the enrollment agreement outlining program details and student responsibilities.
- Registration Fee and Tuition: Settle the registration fee and establish a plan for tuition payment.
General Programme Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course and from our students.
I work full-time and have a family. Can I still study?
Learning at the Global Career Institute is all about flexibility. We believe everyone should have access to Higher Learning Education, despite their challenges and circumstances. Typically spend 4.5 hours weekly in the classroom,(or, if you’re studying via Distance Learning) your weekly studies are carried out as and when it suits you. With so many ways to access your learning resources, be it by laptop, phone or tablet, you can fit study around your life.
What is Blended Learning?
If you enroll on a GCI Distance Learning course, there is no campus and no fixed timetable – instead, you study from home, as and when it suits you. We provide you with all the study materials you need, a team of expert tutors, and other support to get you through your studies and the qualification you gain at the end is the same as any other Institute/ University Degree Diploma or Certification. We simply make the process easier.
We also offer Blended Learning at our study centre in Trinidad and Grenada. You get access to all our online materials and support, but you’ll attend classes at your study centre two days a week, giving you face-to-face time with tutors and that additional structure to your student life.
Do I need a computer?
You’ll need a device with an internet connection to access and download your learning materials. Ideally, this will be a computer or laptop – but you can also access ilearn on your tablet or mobile phone.
What study materials do I get?
Your learning materials are developed by subject specialists and have been developed with your future career in mind – so you don’t just learn the theory to help you pass your exams, but also real-life, practical examples to make things easier to understand and to help you thrive in the workplace. As well as access to your modules in our online portal, you will also find discussion forums, study schedules, an online library and research database.
How do I pay?
You can pay using our Online Payment Gateway or call us on the number at the top of the page. We accept credit and debit cards (Paypal,Visa and Mastercard), and online bank transfers.
*Subject to eligibility.
How do I apply?
We are accepting applications and classes are ongoing.
Applications Online
The following applications are available online for download. These are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and can be viewed using the freely available Acrobat Reader.
Applications at the Institute
Visit us at #2 Yard Street, Chaguanas to apply on-site, one of our friendly enrollment officers would be happy to assist you.
Application Deadlines
- The priority application deadlines vary by course of interest:
*Subject to eligibility.