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Geriatrics Courses

Geriatrics courses can help you learn about age-related health issues, chronic disease management, and effective communication with older adults. You can build skills in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and understanding pharmacology specific to geriatric patients. Many courses introduce tools such as electronic health records and assessment scales that assist in evaluating patient needs and tracking health outcomes.

Popular Geriatrics Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Orthopedics, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Human Musculoskeletal System

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record System, Responsible AI, Revenue Cycle Management, No-Code Development, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Education and Support, Health Informatics, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Health Technology, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Risking, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Smart Goals

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    Utrecht University

    Clinical Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Practices, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Predictive Modeling

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Wound Care, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Surgery, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Critical Care, Medical Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, AI Workflows, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Uso de la IA para la prevención de lesiones y recuperación

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Kinesiology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Preventative Care, Biomedical Engineering, Human Factors, Virtual Reality, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular geriatrics courses

  • Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment: Duke University
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation: Immersify
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles: Immersify
  • AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management: Starweaver
  • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
  • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera

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