Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
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Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

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Associated Health Professions

GOAL

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and affiliated universities throughout the nation offer specialized training programs in geriatric healthcare in order to prepare the health professions for the increasing number of older patients with multiple, complex health problems.

OBJECTIVES

Training objectives are determined by each discipline's accredited program and progress is evaluated by field supervisors.

PROGRAM SCOPE

Funded Training: FY04
Total Funding: $502,323
Total FTEE: 9.2
Total Students: 33

Discipline Training Hours No. Students WLA
(click for rotation)		 No. Students Sepulveda
(click for rotation)
Audiology/Speech Pathology - Clinical Fellow 1560 1 0
Advance Practice Nursing - Trainee 144 2 1
Occupational Therapy - Trainee 480 4 4
Optometry - Resident 2080 3 1
Pharmacy - Resident 2080 4 0
Podiatry - Resident 2080 2 0
Psychology - Intern level II 2080 3 1
Social Work - (Masters level) 500 3 2
Physician Assistant - Student 160 0 2
       
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