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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Basic Patient Care, Patient Flow, Telecommunications, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Project Risk Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, AI Security, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

    ★ 4.4 (74) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Patient Preparation, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Policy Development, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care

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

  • I

    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

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    更年期综合管理

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Mammography, Chronic Diseases, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Dietetics, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Cardiology, Medication Therapy Management, Oncology, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    IA en salud y prevención de lesiones

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Medical Equipment and Technology, AI Enablement, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Modeling, Health Systems, Gynecology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Physical Stamina, Risking, Accident Prevention, Predictive Modeling, Pediatrics, Emerging Technologies, Load Balancing, Real Time Data, Health Education, Machine Learning, Child Health, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Patient Flow, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Care Management, Pain Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Nursing Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Preparation, Pain Management, Patient Treatment, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Equipment decontamination, Intravenous Therapy, Clinical Practices, Health And Wellness Coaching, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Maternal Health, Mental Health, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gerontología y Longevidad: Más allá de las vejeces para repensar nuestras sociedades

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Social Sciences, Long Term Care, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Dignity in Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Caregiving, Public Health, Health Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing and Patient Care

    ★ 4.7 (166) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Anatomy: University of Michigan
  • 更年期综合管理: Peking University
  • IA en salud y prevención de lesiones: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes: John Wiley & Sons
  • Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist: Niel Asher Education

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