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.

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Nursing and Patient Care, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Patient-centered Care, Endocrinology, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Clinical Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Caregiving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Long Term Care, Case Studies, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Observation, Chronic Diseases, Organizational Skills, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Caregiving, Patient Communication, Home Health Care, Needs Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Problem Solving, Health Care, Stress Management, Recognizing Others, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Technology, System Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Human Capital, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Medical Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Bed Management, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Professionalism, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Personal protective equipment, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks