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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Internal Medicine, Electocardiography, Echocardiography, Blood Pressure, Acute Care, Critical Care, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Care Management, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis

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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Exploración centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Family Support, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Nursing Practices, Mental Status Examination, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Infant Care, Pain Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Visual and Auditory Perception: How We See and Hear

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Medical Imaging, Psychology, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Methods, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Clinical Trials, Science and Research, Medical Science and Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular: Universidad de los Andes
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Exploración centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
  • Visual and Auditory Perception: How We See and Hear: The University of Tokyo
  • Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden

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