Program Overview

Retirement and Assisted Care Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Program Description

The demand for retirement and assisted living communities is experiencing a surge in response to an aging population, and the sector requires qualified professionals to support this growth. Georgian’s Retirement and Assisted Care Management graduate certificate program provides students with a combination of business and hospitality skills, as well as health care and wellness knowledge. Students gain the practical skills required to manage operational aspects of senior living environments, and explore a variety of areas, such as therapeutic recreation, meal provision, sales and marketing, and gerontology. Through experiential learning opportunities, including a capstone project and field placement, graduates of this program are prepared with the leadership skills and knowledge to advance their careers within this expanding field.

Intake Information

• Start date: Summer 2026
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and Fees

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Work-Integrated Learning

• This program includes a field placement component where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a setting relevant to your program.
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Admission Requirements

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent credential in a related field

Applicants who do not possess the above academic requirement may be considered upon submission of a resume and reference letters that demonstrate relevant work experience.

Additional Information

This program shares three courses with the Food and Nutrition Management Graduate Certificate. Graduates of this program who enroll in Food and Nutrition Management will receive three transfer credits if all requirements are satisfactorily met.

Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.

Placement Requirements

• In order to provide quality practicum placements (“Placements”), students are placed in a variety of agencies, largely in the region serviced by the campus.
• Students are required to provide their own transportation to Placements.
• Placements may vary in length (e.g. six to 12 hour days) and may include weekends and evenings, with varying start and end times (e.g. day, afternoon, overnight).

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find positions in a variety of different roles within retirement communities and long-term care facilities. Such positions may include:

• Management and Administration Roles
• Internal Sales and Marketing Roles
• Supplier Sales and Marketing Roles
• Activities and Recreation Directors
• Food and Beverage Management
• Housekeeping Management
• Environmental Services Roles
• Support and Caregiving Roles
• Therapeutic Recreation and Geriatrics

Part-Time Study

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Course Information

• 11 Program Courses
• 1 Field Placement

Program-Specific Courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Retirement and Assisted Care Management program outline.

Course Delivery Method(s)

• In person: This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Program Code

• CARE

Duration

• 1 year

Credential

• Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Delivery

• Full-time
• Part-time

Program Delivery Method(s)

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