GRN 165. Basic Activity Director Training. 2 Credits.

Covers skills and knowledge necessary for managing an activity department. Includes documenting residents' abilities and intended outcomes and recognizing resident communication and behavior patterns. Also includes planning and implementing activity programs appropriately designed for different populations integrating person-centered programming and culture change, facilitating resident council meetings, and managing scheduling, resources, adaptive equipment, and personnel. Audit available.

GRN 166. Therapeutic Horticulture in Health and Human Services. 1 Credit.

Introduces the application of therapeutic horticulture incorporating the four seasons for persons of all ages and abilities in a wide variety of health and human service settings, including community centers, parks and recreation programs, day care programs, long-term care communities, and rehabilitation, education, and corrections environments. Audit available.

GRN 172. Adult Care Home Training. 2 Credits.

Includes the issues prospective operators and resident managers of Adult Care Home (ACH) will face providing care and services to residents who live in adult care homes. The course uses State of Oregon Adult Care Home Program curriculum and includes demonstrations and practice in the social model of care giving. Audit available.

GRN 175. The Aging Mind. 2 Credits.

Explores the convergence of gerontology and recent brain science. Presents novel and combinatorial interventions based on recent research on aging brains. Introduces the emerging array of sustainable approaches to engage, stimulate, and enhance older minds. Audit available.

GRN 176. Cognitive Activity Design. 2 Credits.

Explores the challenges of applying emerging, evidence-based research in memory and aging to address real-life cognitive challenges. Includes the design and demonstration of innovative cognitive activities that are supported by recent brain science findings. Prerequisite/concurrent: GRN 175. Audit available.

GRN 181. Exploring the Field of Aging. 2 Credits.

Introduces the range of emerging professional opportunities in the field of aging. Explores and prioritizes potential career pathways. Includes career and labor market research; assessment of passions, interests, experiences and transferable skills; informational interviews, site visits, and networking; career and educational/training goal setting and planning. Audit available.

GRN 201. Understanding and Ending Ageism. 2 Credits.

Explores ageism as a form of prejudice and discrimination that intersects with other systems of oppression. Investigates the different levels at which ageism operates and the negative impact that internalized and institutionalized ageism has on individuals and society. Introduces perspectives and practices for addressing and ending ageism and creating age-inclusive and age-equitable policies, programs and communities. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

GRN 233. Supporting End of Life. 4 Credits.

Provides health care workers, caregivers, religious and spiritual counselors, social workers, fiduciaries, and family members the knowledge and skills to support the end of life process with dying persons and their families. Explores the physical, emotional, spiritual, legal, and financial aspects of dying, as well as grief and bereavement. Audit available.

GRN 234. Introduction to Dementia Care & Practice. 4 Credits.

Focuses on issues related to the care of older persons presenting behavioral and cognitive challenges using a person-centered approach. Introduces assessment, treatment and care of persons experiencing dementia, problematic mental health conditions, and the dying process. Includes assessing appropriate long term care options for memory care, problem solving, functional levels and other challenges, responding to deficiencies, creating repetitive incident reports, implementing fall prevention programs, and developing family education and support programs. Recommended: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115. Audit available.

GRN 237. End of Life Therapies. 1 Credit.

Focuses on a specific therapeutic approach appropriate for end of life care and explores a variety of strategies and activities designed to augment end of life and palliative care goals and enhance the quality of life for the dying person and their caregivers. Audit available.

GRN 239. End of Life Practices. 1 Credit.

Focuses on specific approaches or practices appropriate for end of life care and explores a variety of strategies and activities designed to augment end of life and palliative care goals and to enhance the quality of life for the dying person and their caregivers. Audit available.

GRN 240. Care and Service Coordination. 3 Credits.

Provides an overview of professional standards, responsibilities, and skills required for care managers, information and resource specialists, advocates, and service coordinators working with older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families. Includes the assessment process, care planning, resource management, service provider and financial coordination, documentation and accountability, ethics and confidentiality, advocacy, and evaluation. Introduces strength-based, person-centered, and empowerment models. Audit available.

GRN 245. Introduction to Guardianship in Oregon. 1 Credit.

Introduces guardianship in Oregon. Includes a review of the court process, who qualifies for guardianship, and responsibilities of individuals serving as guardians. Presents basic information about how to be a guardian for a family member, and an overview of resources for guardians. Audit available.

GRN 247. Applied Legal and Policy Issues in Aging. 2 Credits.

Introduces legal and policy issues affecting older adults and their families, as well as care providers. Introduces both national and state policies that impact the services and care available to older adults and access points for these services. Includes presentations from a variety of experts within the field of social services. Provides information on long-term care facility types and how they are licensed; Medicare and Medicaid services and coverage; mental health and veteran's services; abuse and protective services; legal planning for aging, including health care directives and powers of attorney; and advocacy and the legal process in Oregon. Focuses on how each program contributes to a web of services for older adults, as well as areas in which services may be lacking. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

GRN 264. Advanced Activity Professional Training. 3 Credits.

Covers activity programming implemented within long-term care and memory care facilities, community and day programs, which meet state and federal standards of practice and enhances quality of life for older persons and persons with disabilities. Covers the knowledge requirements for certification through the National Association of Activity Professionals Credentialing Center (NAAPCC). Prerequisite: GRN 165 or instructor permission. Audit available.

GRN 267. Introduction to Professional Therapeutic Horticulture. 3 Credits.

Introduces the horticultural therapy profession to health and human service providers desiring to add therapeutic horticulture to programming and treatment planning. Provides an overview of program models for clinical and non-clinical settings. Explores working within an interdisciplinary treatment team in a healthcare setting. Covers basic medical terminology and core concepts of group therapy. Introduces community health and wellness connections, diversity, and stress reduction into the practice of therapeutic horticulture. Audit available.

GRN 268. Techniques & Adaptive Strategies in Therapeutic Horticulture. 2 Credits.

Covers the design and development of wellness activities associated with therapeutic horticulture gardens and programs incorporating indoor, outdoor, and seasonal adaptations, strategies, and techniques. Focuses on special needs populations in retirement and long term care communities, vocational and medical rehabilitation facilities, and developmental disabilities settings. Prerequisite: GRN 267. Audit available.

GRN 269. Therapeutic Horticulture Skills I. 2 Credits.

Introduces therapeutic models and skills, task analysis of treatment issues, medical terminology, goal setting, activity planning, assessment, documentation and evaluation, and safety as applied in a therapeutic horticulture milieu. Covers professional and therapeutic topics including learning styles, motivational management, group dynamics, therapeutic use of self, counseling basics, roles within an interdisciplinary team, the leadership role of the therapist, professional ethics, and writing, listening and communication skills. Prerequisite/concurrent: GRN 268. Audit available.

GRN 270. Therapeutic Horticulture Programming for Adults & Children. 2 Credits.

Introduces therapeutic horticulture, human development, and intergenerational program models. Covers issues in aging, frailty, dementia, the continuum of care, assessment, documentation, and treatment planning. Includes thematic and seasonal planning; programming for children and seniors; case study writing; marketing and public relations; examples of therapeutic horticulture programs; and characteristics of therapeutic garden design and maintenance. Prerequisite: GRN 269. Audit available.

GRN 271. Therapeutic Horticulture Skills II. 2 Credits.

Covers therapeutic and professional skills to work in pediatric, geriatric, developmental disabilities, psychiatric, and offender programs. Includes advanced skills in designing and evaluating 12-month therapeutic activities and programming for frail elderly, pediatric, developmentally disabled, neurologically impaired, and other special needs populations. Focuses on professional skill mastery and continuing education planning. Prerequisite/concurrent: GRN 270. Audit available.

GRN 272. Therapeutic Garden Design, Maintenance & Programming. 3 Credits.

Focuses on the design, maintenance and programming of natural and horticultural therapeutic gardens. Includes working with an interdisciplinary team, garden assessment using therapeutic gardening standards, designing restorative settings, planning and conducting group and seasonal sessions, and sensory goals programming for dementia clients. Covers patio and strolling gardens for assisted living facility programs and special needs gardens. Prerequisite: GRN 271. Audit available.

GRN 273. Interior Plants. 3 Credits.

Focuses on identification of interior plants commonly used in therapeutic horticulture programming, houseplants as leisure/hobby, and interior plantscaping. Covers plant culture requirements, pests, diseases, propagation and interior use. Audit available.

GRN 280A. CE: Gerontology Internship. 1-3 Credit.

Develops practical experience, skill development and professional direction in achieving their career goals, working under supervision in an approved worksite through an intentional internship. Prerequisite: Submission of Training Agreement and Learning Objectives Forms, signed by the student and worksite supervisor to Gerontology office. Cooperative Education office requests registration. Audit available.

GRN 280B. Gerontology Internship Seminar. 1 Credit.

Develops the essential skills for successful internship. Focuses on work-based learning outcomes, working under supervision, effective communication and teamwork in organizations, professional networking, stress and conflict management, professional ethics, boundary setting, and burnout prevention. Prerequisite: GRN 181. Audit available.

GRN 282. Gerontology Professional Seminar. 2 Credits.

Focuses on reviewing and modifying career and educational/training goals; reassessing the occupational outlook and labor market; building a professional network; formulating mission and vision statements and other branding tools; developing master portfolios and resumes, job specific resumes, websites, brochures, cards, and other job tools; preparing for behavioral job interviews; and creating Degree and Certificate presentations in ePortfolios that assess learning outcomes. Prerequisite: GRN 280B. Audit available.