The SC-GEC Mission

Aims

To develop, expand, and sustain collaborative efforts across South Carolina to provide educational and training programs in geriatrics and gerontology for health and social services disciplines and providers to enhance the quality of life of older South Carolinians.

• Provide for faculty development in geriatric education.
• Plan geriatric and gerontological education and training for health and social service students.
• Deliver rural/medically underserved community outreach programs for health providers.
• Create a SC statewide certificate program in geriatrics and gerontology.
• Develop strategies for sustainable programs.

Approaches

• Community-Academic Partnerships
• Interdisciplinary Team Building
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Distance Learning Technology

Medically Underserved / Health Professional Shortage Areas