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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Mammography, Dietetics, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology
★ 4.4 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Telecommunications, Health Technology, Substance Abuse, Language Disorders, Geriatrics, Patient Treatment, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Caregiving, School Psychology, Education Software and Technology, Health Informatics, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Coordination, Exercise Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Anatomy, Mechanics
★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Composure, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health
★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Communication Disorders
★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Human Development, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Psychology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Clinical Documentation, Image Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Treatment Planning, Medical Privacy, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.2 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning
★ 4.8 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology
★ 4.7 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Preparation, Pain Management, Patient Treatment, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Health And Safety Standards, Intravenous Therapy, Clinical Practices, Health And Wellness Coaching, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Maternal Health, Mental Health, Physical Science
★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months