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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


  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Stress Management, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Health Promotion, Occupational Health, Health Care, Occupational Therapy, Human Relations Movement, Anatomy, Emotional Intelligence, Respiratory Therapy, Group Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Biology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (402) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Exercise Science, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Pain Management, Health Assessment, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Coordination, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Anatomy, Mechanics

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Medical Coding, Patient Coordination, ChatGPT, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Change Management

    ★ 4.3 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Personal Development, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments as You Age

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling, Land Management, General Finance, Financial Modeling, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Market, Succession Planning, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Blockchain

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    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

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Tecnología y envejecimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Mobility Assistance, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Disabilities, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, End User Training and Support, Long Term Care, Patient Assistance, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Sensory Systems Analysis, Usability Testing, Gerontology, Health Technology, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Injury Prevention, Patient Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Safety Standards, Health Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality

    ★ 4.6 (689) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Upper Body Specialist: Advanced Assessments and Treatments

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Clinical Assessment, Mobility Assistance, Athletic Training, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Mechanics, Respiration, Education and Training, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility: Niel Asher Education
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation: Coursera
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Alternative Investments as You Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • Tecnología y envejecimiento: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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