Specialist Geriatric Nursing Practice
This intermediate course focuses on the complex care requirements of the aging population, integrating physical care with psychological support. It is ideal for nurses looking to deepen their expertise in chronic condition management and person-centered care.
£350
Certified Geriatric Nursing Practitioner
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Specialist Geriatric Nursing Practice: the short answers
- What is Specialist Geriatric Nursing Practice?
- This intermediate course focuses on the complex care requirements of the aging population, integrating physical care with psychological support. It is ideal for nurses looking to deepen their expertise in chronic condition management and person-centered care.
- Who is Specialist Geriatric Nursing Practice for?
- It is pitched at Intermediate level for Geriatric Nurses working in nursing, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Specialist Geriatric Nursing Practice take?
- Around 16 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Geriatric Nursing Practitioner, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £350 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Identify and manage common geriatric syndromes.
- Implement person-centered care plans for complex needs.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care for elderly patients.
- Optimize pharmacological management in geriatric patients.
Written by Dr. Beatrice Howe, Geriatric Specialist. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Geriatric Nursing Practitioner, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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