Geriatric Medicine and Long-Term Care
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This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.
From bedside to boardroom, this Micro-Degree equips healthcare administrators, coordinators, and support professionals with the knowledge to lead high-quality geriatric services and long-term care programs that respond to the aging population.
What You Will Learn
- 1 Learn the biological and psychological processes of aging and how they impact patient care.
- 2 Understand the components and administration of comprehensive geriatric assessments.
- 3 Identify common geriatric syndromes and evidence-based management strategies.
- 4 Apply safe prescribing principles and manage polypharmacy in older adults.
- 5 Compare long-term care models including home, community, and institutional services.
- 6 Understand regulatory frameworks and quality metrics governing long-term care.
- 7 Utilize health information systems and documentation standards for geriatric patients.
- 8 Explore cognitive disorders and mental health conditions affecting elderly populations.
- 9 Develop care coordination plans using interdisciplinary team approaches.
- 10 Analyze ethical dilemmas and advance care planning in end-of-life care.
- 11 Implement rehabilitation and functional support strategies for older adults.
- 12 Design leadership and program management frameworks for geriatric services.
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