GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE

The Geriatric Care Management Certification course is designed for those individuals who are seeking to become a Certified Professional Geriatric Care Manager (CPGCM), including Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Services Providers, and Long Term Care Professionals.

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COURSE STRUCTURE & OBJECTIVES

This course is comprised of four fully online self-paced modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews. The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours, and the learning objectives are as follows:

  • Explain the Process of Client Assessment & Life Care Planning
  • Describe Ethical, Legal, and Financial Issues in Geriatric Care Management
  • Illustrate the Development of the Geriatric Life Care Plan & Care Monitoring
  • Analyze Roles for Working in Different GCM Settings & Private Practice

COURSE OUTLINE & TOPICS

 Module 1:
Overview of Geriatric Care Management & Client Assessment

  • Geriatric Care Management Methodology and Concepts
  • Role & Function of Geriatric Care Managers 
  • Steps in the Care Management Process
  • Conducting a Psychosocial Assessment
  • Conducting a Functional Assessment
  • Conducting an Environmental Assessment
  • Conducing an Economic and Legal Assessment

Module 2:
Ethical, Legal, and Financial Issues in Geriatric Care Management

  • Ethical Issues Impacting Seniors and their Families
  • Legal Issues Affecting Senior Citizens
  • Elder Law & Geriatric Care Management
  • Estate & Life Care Planning 

Module 3:
Developing the Geriatric Life Care Plan & Care Monitoring

  • Using Assessments to Develop Interventions & Write the Care Plan
  • Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Planning / Response 
  • Care Plan Monitoring & Effective Use of Technology 

Module 4:
Working in Different GCM Settings & Developing a Private Practice

  • Adding a GCM Practice to a Home Health Agency
  • Developing a Private Practice Care Management Agency
  • Working in Long Term Care Facilities 
  • Working for an Integrated Delivery System 

CEU HOURS EARNED FOR THIS COURSE:

Upon completion of the course participants receive 40 hours of Continuing Education Units based on standards established by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training.

This program has been pre-approved by The International Commission on Health Care Certification.

This program has been pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to Certified Case Managers (CCMs).

COURSE FACULTY 
KENNETH R, NANNI, PH.D., CGCM

Kenneth R. Nanni, Ph.D., CGCM is the overall Faculty Director for the program and is assisted by Affiliate Faculty who are experienced educators and professionals that are passionate about their field and committed to providing the best possible education to our students. We carefully select our faculty members based on their expertise, teaching experience, and dedication to their craft. Our faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also caring mentors who provide personalized guidance to our students.  

PROFESSIONAL GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER CERTIFICATION COURSE - $250

This course is comprised of four fully online self-paced modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews. The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours. If you have any problems registering for this course, send a text message to 352-275-9369.
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