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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


  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Patient Evaluation, Product Testing, Personal Care, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Biochemistry, Radiation Protection, Clinical Assessment, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.8 (242) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية

    Skills you'll gain: Stress First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, First Aid, Developmental Disabilities, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Resilience, Family Support

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    常见慢性病的健康管理

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

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Healthcare Ethics, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology, Dialysis, Mechanical Ventilation, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Oxygen Therapy, Infection Control, Chest Physiotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Nursing Basics

    ★ 4.8 (201) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Direct Patient Care, Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Communication, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Respiration, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Health, Neurology, Geriatrics, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, General Medicine, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Infectious Diseases

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El rol docente del médico residente

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Mechanical Ventilation, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Communication Strategies, Communication, Learning Strategies

    ★ 4.9 (258) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Treatment Planning, Mechanics, Preventative Care, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Human Relations Movement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Dental Informatics, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology

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

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

  • Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera
  • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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