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Centre for Education on Aging

Through our Centre for Education on Aging we are sharing our expertise and knowledge locally, nationally and internationally.

Baycrest believes that it not only has the ability to use its knowledge to help people around the world deal with diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's, stroke, depression -- but the responsibility. Whether it is through our international telehealth program, on-line programming, conferences or through other mediums, we share our knowledge with professionals, other health care organizations and the public.

Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is playing a unique and important role in training and enlightening future professionals who will have the responsibility of caring for our aging population. We also have linkages, partnerships and appointments at other academic centres across the country, continent and beyond.

We provide students with practical training on site. In addition, more than 130 of our staff teach at the university in the faculties of dentistry, medicine, nursing and social work, among others. Several staff members also instruct at other universities, colleges and institutes.

Hundreds of students come to Baycrest each year for clinical training in almost every health-care discipline. Our staff have a wealth of experience in caring for the elderly and they are an invaluable resource for students.

Teaching others means staff must ensure that their own knowledge and skills are up-to-date. Continuing education for Baycrest staff also leads to better care for our clients. These are just two of the reasons that Baycrest supports continuing education both philosophically and financially.

Baycrest is committed to creating a work environment where learning is promoted and is an ongoing and creative process for everyone. This commitment is expressed in many ways, including tuition assistance and scholarships; providing quality learning experiences; and opportunities to attend internal or external workshops and conferences.

Education and Organizational Effectiveness provides learning and consultation support that contributes to the creation of a healthy and effective workplace – where people lead by example, feel valued for what they do, and provide excellent care and service.