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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
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, Mechanics, Respiration, Education and Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Health And Wellness Coaching
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Child Development, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Managed Care, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy
★ 4.7 (634) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Gynecology, Anatomy, Respiration, Medical Practices and Procedures, Urinalysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Hemodynamics
★ 4.7 (290) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Composure, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health
★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene
★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Human Development, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Psychology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Coordination, Exercise Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Anatomy, Mechanics
★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
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
★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Gerontology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Working With Children, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments
★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics
★ 4.8 (681) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months