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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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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, General Medicine, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Infectious Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Treatment Planning, Mechanics, Preventative Care, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Human Relations Movement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Gerontology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Working With Children, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Respiration, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Health, Neurology, Geriatrics, Mindfulness

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Dental Informatics, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Internal Medicine, Electocardiography, Echocardiography, Blood Pressure, Acute Care, Critical Care, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Care Management, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية

    Skills you'll gain: Stress First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, Emergency Services, First Aid, Emergency Medical Services, Developmental Disabilities, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Caregiving, Safety and Security, Mental Health, Resilience, Family Support

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body: Niel Asher Education
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals: University of Glasgow

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