Bharathiar University's Dept. of Social Work and TF ERCA ink MoU to launch new PGDGCM program

The Dept. of Social Work, Bharathiar University in Coimbatore and Travancore Foundation Education and Research Centre on Aging (TF ERCA), Kottayam in Kerala ink MoU to launch new study program on Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care and Management (PGDGCM).


Coimbatore: The Department ofSocial Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and Travancore Foundation Education and Research Centre on Aging (TF ERCA), Kottayam, Kerala, to start a new program on Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care and Management (PGDGCM) in this academicyear - 2021-22.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked in this regard by Professor K Murugavel, Registrar, BharathiarUniversity and Dr. Renu Abraham Varughese, Founder, Director and Chairperson of Travancore Foundation in the presence of Professor P Kaliraj, Vice Chancellor of Bharathiar University, Program Nodal Officer, Professor F X Lovelina LittleFlower, Dean,College Development Council and Head of the Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Deans and faculty members of the university.

According to a source from the varsity, the PGDGCM program focuses on interdisciplinary geriatric care management with fieldwork practice and prepares graduates to meet the challenges of elder care andopens an opportunity to choose a career path in the field of geriatrics.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline can apply for this one-year course which consists of two semesters. Faculties from the Social Work Department and TF ERCAalong with field experts from reputed institutes will guideanddeliver the program components. More information about the program can be obtained from the official website of the University.

Newsletter

3rd Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Karpagam Institute of Technology

Rotaract Club of Karpagam Institute of Technology conducted its 3rd Installation Ceremony on 26.09.2023 at Seminar Hall....

Rozgar Mela in Coimbatore held at Sri Krishna Institutions; 150 plus new recruits receive appointment letters from Union Minister L.Murugan

The Rozgar Mela (Employment Fair) was held at 46 locations across the country simultaneously today.

World Rivers Day with the theme of 'Rights of Rivers' program held in AJKCAS

ECO Club and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Forest Dept, Madukkarai Range organised World Rivers...

Orientation Programme held for 1st year students of Faculty of Architecture Design and Planning in Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

Sonam Seldom Dema, Architect/ Urban Planner, Gyalsung Infra, Bhutan, Vice Chancellor Dr. B. Venkatachalapathy and Regist...

MOU signed with Clue4 Evidence Forensic Lab, Bengaluru and AJKCAS

Phaneender BN director of Clue4 Evidence Forensic Lab delivered the guest lecture which covered various case studies and...

Park Golden Jubilee Drona and Teachers' Awards 2023: Kamal Haasan felicitates Mayilswamy Annadurai

300 Teachers of Private and Govt School from 300 Schools within the limit of Coimbatore city who were change makers in t...