Welcome to the Geriatric Care Management Institute!

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The Geriatric Care Management Institute is a private training academy providing online specialty certification courses to Case Managers, Social Workers, Therapist and other Health Care Providers and Professionals seeking to become a Certified Professional Geriatric Care Manager (CPGCM) or a Certified Elder Life Care Advocate (CELA).

Certified Care Managers and Advocates work in a variety of settings such as Home Health, Managed Care, Long Term Care and Elder Law Firms. The Geriatric Care Management Certification Course includes a special module for starting a Private Care Management Business / Agency. 
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Earn A Specialty Credential & Accompanying CE Credit

Upon completion of our courses participants receive a specialty designation and 40 hours of Continuing Education Units based on standards established by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training.

Certification Courses 

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Geriatric Care Management Certification (CPGCM)

Earn your CPGCM credential while gaining practical skills necessary to assist older adults and their families in navigating complex health care needs. Learn evidence-based practices for client assessment, advanced care planning, home safety modification and ongoing care monitoring.

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Elder Life Care Advocate Certification (CELCA)

Become a Certified Elder Life Care Advocate and gain the specialized skills necessary to work with Elder Law Attorneys or Estate Planners to develop and coordinate an integrated Life Care Plan. This competency-based credential helps you stand out and advance your career in elder life care advocacy.

Affiliated Professional Academies

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National Academy of Certified Geriatric Care Managers (NACGCM)

Upon successful completion of the Geriatric Care Management Certification Course, participants automatically become members of the NACGCM and must renew their certification yearly through the academy. 

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National Academy of Certified Elder Life Care Advocates (NACELCA)

Upon successful completion of the Elder Life Care Advocacy Certification Course, participants automatically become members of the NACELCA and must renew their certification yearly through the academy. 

Why Choose Us?

At GCMI, we make professional certification simple. Your growth and success are our focus. Build your career in geriatric care and elder advocacy right here.

Acquire Key Skills in Care Management 

Both courses provide training in key skills such as client assessment, home safety assessment, care planning / monitoring and managing transitions of care. 

100% Online & Flexible Learning

Our certification programs are fully online, entirely self-paced and course participants have up to six months to complete the course while balancing career and personal responsibilities.

Ongoing Professional Development

Through our professional academies, certified members gain access to continuing education, research updates, and innovation in best practices in geriatric care management. 

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