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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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    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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Deep Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Care, Big Data

    ★ 3.3 (50) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Hemodynamics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Capillary, Neurology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Medical Telemetry, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Health Care, Care Coordination, Medical Equipment and Technology, Technology Solutions, Clinical Monitoring, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI literacy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems

    ★ 4.2 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

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

  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera
  • Deep Learning for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tecnología y envejecimiento: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
  • Alternative Investments as You Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility: Niel Asher Education
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation: Coursera
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania

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