Geriatric Foundations is an e-learning program that equips healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care to older adults. Learn at your own speed with modules made by experts from McMaster University. Enhance your skills in helping seniors today!
The 6-hour self-paced program is made up of twelve online modules. To receive a certificate of completion, learners are required to complete 10 required modules and 2 elective modules. Learners have the option of viewing all available modules if they wish.
This e-learning course is intended for healthcare workers who are either new to geriatrics or seeking a comprehensive review of geriatric principles. It is ideal for those involved with or interested in the care of older adults in various settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and community environments.
The standard cost for individual learners is $125 CAD. A discounted rate of $75 CAD is available for groups of 10 or more learners. Please email rgpcinfo@hhsc.ca for more information about group rates.
Completion of each required module earns 2 points, and each elective module earns 1 point. You will receive your certificate after completing all required modules and a minimum of two elective modules for a total of 22 points.
Complete the modules in any order at your own pace within 90 days of registration.
You’ve earned 9 of 22 PTS.
1 PT
In this comprehensive module, you will delve into the critical aspects of wound care and prevention. Effective wound management is essential for enhancing patient outcomes, reducing complications, and promoting faster healing. This module is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, manage, and prevent various types of wounds.
1 PT
In this module, you will master comprehensive pain management strategies for the geriatric population, including assessment techniques, non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments, and proper opioid use, all aimed at improving patient care in life-limiting conditions.
2 PTS
In this module, participants will explore the connection between nutrition and frailty, learning to identify and address malnutrition and sarcopenia, and apply evidence-based nutritional interventions to prevent and manage frailty in their practice.
2 PTS
This module will equip participants with knowledge of the factors that increase fall risks and their consequences in older adults, and enable them to develop interdisciplinary strategies to reduce falls and fractures.
2 PTS
In this module, participants will learn to distinguish life expectancy from lifespan, understand factors influencing aging, and explore the effects of aging on body systems and the concept of homeostenosis to enhance person-centered care for older adults.
2 PTS
This module will equip participants with the skills to identify, understand, and manage responsive behaviors in older adults, enabling them to develop effective strategies and provide compassionate, high-quality care.
2 PTS
This module will provide a thorough understanding of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), detailing its unique benefits, components, and importance in caring for older adults.
2 PTS
This module will equip participants with the skills to recognize, prevent, and manage delirium in older adults through quick identification, non-medication prevention strategies, and a multicomponent management approach.
1 PT
This module will enhance participants' understanding of cultural competence and humility in caring for older adults, emphasizing the unique needs of Black and Francophone populations.
1 PT
This module will explore the causes and consequences of burnout on healthcare professionals and systems, and introduce strategies for its prevention and management, including self-care, stress management, and organizational improvements.
2 PTS
This module will cover the impact of dementia on older adults, including risk factors, types, diagnostic assessments, and management strategies, with a focus on non-pharmacological approaches and caregiver engagement.
1 PT
This module teaches participants to identify polypharmacy and its risks in older adults, apply systematic approaches to medication optimization—including history taking, reviews, and deprescribing recommendations—and utilize resources to enhance medication management in their practice.
2 PTS
This module provides an overview of risk factors, assessment tools, and interventions for mood disorders in older adults, focusing on their presentation, comorbidities, and unique challenges in screening, suicide risk assessment, and treatment selection.
2 PTS
This module trains participants to assess and manage frailty in older adults, using the latest technologies for point-of-care assessments, understanding the impact of social factors, and applying evidence-based interventions to mitigate frailty and functional decline.
1 PT
This module trains participants to identify risk factors and signs of elder abuse, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and utilize community resources to effectively prevent and respond to abuse in older adults.
1 PT
This module provides a comprehensive overview of palliative care, covering goal setting, myth dispelling, tool application, and adherence to provincial standards to enhance participants' practical application in their work.
2 PTS
This module equips participants with the skills to assess and manage urinary incontinence in older adults, including understanding its causes and describing conservative treatment strategies.
Regional Geriatric Program Central
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