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: Skin Disorders in Older Adults
This course identifies the signs, symptoms, and treatment of skin conditions common to older adults, and differentiates skin cancers common to older adults.
PCOA-RN: Sensory Changes in Older Adults
This course outlines age-related sensory changes commonly seen in the older adults and how to manage and compensate for the safety risks these changes cause.
PCOA-RN: 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.
PCOA-RN: Person-Centered Care
This course explains how person centered care (PCC) differs from other models of care.