Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundational principles of adult-gerontology primary care, including scope of practice and interprofessional roles.
• 2 Understand comprehensive health assessment methods and diagnostic reasoning for adult and older adult populations.
• 3 Apply pharmacotherapeutic principles and medication management strategies specific to age-related changes.
• 4 Analyze chronic disease management approaches for prevalent conditions in middle-aged and older adults.
• 5 Develop acute care and emergency management knowledge from a coordination and administrative perspective.
• 6 Explore mental health and cognitive disorders common in aging, including screening and referral pathways.
• 7 Implement palliative care and end-of-life decision-making frameworks in collaboration with patients and families.
• 8 Promote health maintenance and preventive care across the adult lifespan using evidence-based guidelines.
• 9 Evaluate healthcare policy, ethical dilemmas, and advocacy strategies affecting older adult populations.
• 10 Create leadership and quality improvement initiatives for advanced practice nursing in gerontology settings.