This continuing education program provides information on geriatric care, elder abuse, age-related memory changes, and best care practices for healthcare professionals.

Reports to CE Broker within 24 Hours

Board-Approved Continuing Education - Also accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing regarding their CE requirement for care of the older adult. 

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Geriatric and Older Adult Care: Effective Treatment and Care

    • Learner's Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Age-Related Disease Processes and Chronic Conditions

    • Diseases and Medical Conditions in the Older Adult

    • Age-Related Memory Changes and Challenges

    • When It's Dementia

    • Elder Abuse

    • Care at the End of Life

    • Implications for Health Care of the Older Adult

    • Communicating with the Older Adult

    • Culture and the Care of the Elderly Patient

    • Helping the Patient Maintain Independence and Self-Worth

    • Mental Health Issues in the Elderly

    • Conclusion

    • Older Adult Care - Test

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

RN, CPN

Katie Smith

Complete your CE Requirements at your own pace!