What Should Gerontology Learn From Health Education Accreditation?

Abstract

Quality assurance and accreditation are closely tied together. This article documents the work toward a unified and comprehensive national accreditation program in health education. By exploring the accreditation journey of another discipline, the field of gerontology should learn valuable lessons. These include an attention to inclusivity, a generous timeline, ample communication, and abundant resources.

Keywords:

• gerontology academic program accreditation
• gerontology competencies
• gerontology higher education
• global aging education