Courses and Case Studies
The following listing includes courses and case studies developed by the Hartford Institute in collaboration with a panel of geriatric experts, the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Initiative (OHNEP) and the NICHE Program. Please visit this page for updated content.
PCOA-RN 9: Mistreatment Detection in Older Adults
This course defines different types of elder mistreatment and identifies strategies for detection.
PCOA-RN 7: Person-Centered Care
This course explains how person centered care (PCC) differs from other models of care.
PCOA-RN 6: Distinguishing Dementia, Delirium and Depression
This course reviews and compares the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ (DSM-IV and DSM-V) criteria for dementia, delirium and depression.
PCOA-RN 5: Practical Guide to Health Care Financing
The course reviews Medicare and Medicaid, including benefit requirements and payment schedules. It will describe the impact these benefits and personal finances has on health care options for older adults.