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.
Foundations Series: Legal and Ethical Issues
The Legal and Ethical Issues course covers the legal and ethical issues that can affect the health and well-being of older adults and the role of the gerontological nurse as an advocate for the older adult and their families.
Foundations Series: Integrating the 4Ms into the Care of Older Adults
The Integrating the 4Ms into the Care of Older Adults course introduces health professionals on how to incorporate the 4Ms into their practice.
Foundations Series: Healthcare Policy
The Healthcare Policy course covers the healthcare policy and standards relevant to the care of older adults and the role of the gerontological nurse in upholding policies for the well-being of older adults.
Foundations Series: Health Promotion and Assessment and Age-Related Changes
The Health Promotion and Assessment and Age-Related Changes course covers the impact of age-related changes, the elements of a comprehensive geriatric assessment, the elements of health promotion for healthy aging, and the process for medication assessment for an older person.