OUR PROGRAMS
The CPGEC offers a variety of educational options and opportunities for health and human services providers from all disciplines and for faculty members in health professions programs. All of the programs focus on the latest in evidence-based care and best practices in geriatrics as well as providing continuing education credit. Graduates of the CPGEC are awarded certificates of completion and are then entitled to attend additional elective CPGEC programming for an annual fee of $100.00.
We encourage participants to begin or expand their educational journey in geriatrics by enrolling in one of our certificate programs. The CPGEC offers programs tailored to clinical and organizational leaders, clinicians, and faculty members.
Geriatric Education Certification Programs
Core and elective programming is designed to meet the learning needs of a multidisciplinary audience.
Advanced Geriatric Education (AGE) Scholars Program.
This program provides a comprehensive overview of the latest information in geriatrics and gerontology, as well as the opportunity for more in depth study in topics of ones choice. The Advance Scholar program is multidisciplinary and focuses on clinical and practice enhancement, discipline collaboration, critical thinking skills and leadership development.
Advanced Geriatric Education Mentor (AGE-M) Program.
This program is designed for health care professionals currently in or aspiring to leadership positions in their health care disciplines or organizations. The program is open to persons in allied health disciplines and social work who have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in their health care discipline.
The program includes a comprehensive examination of current concepts and practices in care of older adults, with all clinical programs focusing on evidence-based care and best practices in geriatrics. Participants learn core curriculum concepts including interdisciplinary team practice, mentoring, and leadership concepts and skills that will prepare them as effective leaders and facilitators of best practices in their organizations.
Geriatric Education Master Mentor (GEMM) Program.
This program provides comprehensive examination of the latest clinical information in the care of older adults as well as the opportunity for in-depth study in topics of ones choice.
The master mentor program is for registered nurses only. Emphasis is placed on development and enhancement of skills related to core curriculum in leadership and organization change, outcome -based clinical practices, critical thinking, evidence-based geriatric care, mentorship, team building and communication.
Advanced Geriatric Education Faculty Leadership (AGE-FAC) Program.
This program is designed to prepare and support faculty who are committed to developing and/or improving geriatric curriculum and training in their health professions programs. Faculty are provided a comprehensive overview of the latest information in geriatrics and gerontology and the resources and strategies for incorporating geriatric knowledge and skills in academic settings.
Participants will have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors on curriculum projects and learn new models and approaches for dissemination of educational materials and programs, including development of online programs. This program will offer participating faculty ongoing access to educational materials and resources.
