Geriatric Care Courses

Coursera

Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

Conduct structured nursing assessments, communicate with patients, apply International Patient Safety Goals and infection control protocols, and design evidence-based, patient-centered care plans.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

MedCerts Career Certificate

Mental Health Care Fundamentals

1047 ratings at Coursera

Learn the history and development of mental health disorders, how mental health evolves across the lifespan, and the professionalism expected in a healthcare environment.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

MedCerts Career Certificate

Patient Care Technician Fundamentals

1273 ratings at Coursera

Prepare for entry-level patient care technician work: allied health professionalism, medical terminology, human body fundamentals, and hands-on skills for supporting patients safely.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Lead and manage change in health and social care

13 ratings at OpenLearn

Change is everywhere in health and social care work and can evoke a variety of emotions, from excitement and eager anticipation, to fear and outright hostility. In this free course, How to manage ...

• OpenLearn
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introducing relational care

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore relational care as a research-informed approach to strengthening relationships and improving care practice for older adults in residential and day care settings.

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Osmosis

Dialysis Care: Clinical Nursing Care

4 ratings

Discover the fundamentals of dialysis as a kidney replacement therapy, including how it removes toxic byproducts, manages fluid levels, and corrects electrolyte imbalances in this clinical nursing care overview.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learn the legal protection of health care in armed conflict: health workers' rights and responsibilities, and how to handle ethical dilemmas in emergencies.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

Dignispace is a resource on Dignity education using a Human Rights lens to interrogate the abstract nature of Dignity.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Knowledge and Skills of Originator and Biosimilar Biologics: For Health Care Providers

9 ratings at edX

Developed by leading researchers and clinicians from across Canada, this course will enhance knowledge and skills for clinicians who are using or beginning to use a biosimilar or biologic medicine in

• edX
• 16 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic

This fully online course is intended to prepare surgical care providers to deliver surgical care during a pandemic, while protecting their patients, their colleagues, themselves and their families fro

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Center for Medical Education

Cardiac Arrest Care - Evidence-Based Strategies for Cardiac Emergencies

3 ratings

Gain insights into evidence-based strategies for cardiac arrest management with Dr. Jestin Carlson's lecture from The Heart Course, covering the latest approaches to cardiovascular emergencies.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Shared Decision Making and Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care

2 ratings

This is the first MOOC on Shared Decision Making and Interprofessional Collaboration. Join Prof Elwyn and numerous renowned experts in various health care fields as they share their first hand experi

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Foot and Ankle Pearls for the Primary Care Provider from an Orthopaedist's Perspective

2 ratings

Orthopaedic guidance for primary care providers on evaluating and treating common foot and ankle fractures, deformities, arthritis, and soft-tissue conditions.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cardiology University of Washington

Chronic Critical Illness and Post Intensive Care Syndrome: Prevention and Treatment

2 ratings

Gain insights into chronic critical illness and post-intensive care syndrome, exploring prevention strategies and treatment approaches for improved patient outcomes.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OPENPediatrics

Pediatric Primary Palliative Care

2 ratings

Reviews pediatric primary palliative care, focusing on guiding families through prognosis, concurrent care, advance planning, and comfort-focused support.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video