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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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    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, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Communication Disorders

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication

    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

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    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    常见慢性病的健康管理

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Management, Pain Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a ALT - Tecnología de Asistencia a la Vida

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Geriatrics, Telehealth, Medical Telemetry, Home Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Communication Disorders, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sensory Systems Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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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, First Aid, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Safety and Security, Mental Health, Resilience, Family Support, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, 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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Mobility Assistance, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Google Cloud

    Generative AI for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Fine-tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication: Sage Publications
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Introducción a ALT - Tecnología de Asistencia a la Vida: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Upper Body Specialist: Advanced Assessments and Treatments: Niel Asher Education
  • الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist: Niel Asher Education
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education

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