Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Gezondheid en Wetenschap
Project age friendly environment38617/3449/2526/1/37
Study guide

Project age friendly environment

38617/3449/2526/1/37
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Applied Gerontology, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 12 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Vermeiren Sofie
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2026 (2nd semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 324,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

The gerontological counselor acts and justifies his/her professional actions from the principles of “Active and Healthy Ageing”. 
2. The gerontological counselor develops a scientifically based vision on ageing, based on social inclusion, prevention, empowerment and emancipation in order to ensure a good quality of life. He therefore includes fundamental values from the human rights framework, such as connectedness, self-determination, diversity and autonomy. 
The gerontological consultant is able to adjust and optimize care and support processes based on evidence-informed (scientific) research and guidelines, own experiences and regional, European and international evolutions.
The gerontological consultant cooperates with and supports older adults themselves in contributing to a more positive and realistic image of older adults as well as undertaking policy actions that contribute to an inclusive society. In doing so, opportunities for participation by older adults are maximized.
The gerontological counselor collaborates with older adults, their network and with framing disciplines in health and wellness to achieve targeted care and support. In addition, by involving various actors, the GC contributes to interprofessional collaboration from his holistic gerontological perspective.
The gerontological consultant proactively responds to current developments and trends in society, such as developments in social entrepreneurship and gerontechnology.  He scans developments and trends for their age-friendliness and modifies associated projects according to the needs of older adults.
The gerontological consultant detects and responds to bottlenecks that hamper an age-friendly society and translates and follows up the obtained information integrally to policymakers.
The gerontological consultant applies informed policy making within an interprofessional framework and in a gerontological context, in order to continuously improve the quality of life, living and care for older adults.
The gerontological counselor thinks critically, reflects on relevant policy topics and tests them for their age-friendliness. He assesses policies according to the needs, desires and interests of older adults themselves.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Individual counselling8,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours316,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodProject assignment50,00
1st examination periodResearch Assignment50,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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2nd examination periodProject assignment50,00
2nd examination periodResearch Assignment50,00