Geriatric Healthcare - Graduate

The Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Healthcare is ideal for Amberton students who desire to enhance their personal and workplace influence in the Healthcare field with a focus on geriatric care. The curriculum focuses on the fundamental skills necessary to understand and convey the appropriate use of healthcare for patients of advanced age.

This certificate program will prepare students with key professional competencies, including emotional intelligence and vital career skills such as effective communication, teamwork, time management, conflict resolution, adaptability, critical thinking, a strong work ethic, problem-solving, and leadership. Graduates will be well-equipped to address the complexities of an aging population and play a meaningful role in enhancing administration, improving quality, and achieving better outcomes for older adult patients.

Students completing a Geriatric Healthcare certificate will be able to:

• Understand the physical, psychological, and social processes of aging and their impact on healthcare needs.
• Apply population health strategies to improve outcomes for older adult populations, including preventive care and chronic disease management.
• Implement quality improvement methods to enhance safety, efficiency, and care coordination in geriatric care settings.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams about age-related health concerns, end-of-life care, and ethical considerations.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in managing programs, services, and teams that serve older adults in diverse healthcare environments.