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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.
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PCOA-RN: Medication Management
This course describes pharmacokinetic principles related to age changes in absorption, metabolism, and excretion, outlines risk factors for adverse drug interactions in older adults, and explains key factors that impact medication adherence.
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PCOA-RN: Health Equity and Older Adults
Primary care nurses play a crucial role in promoting health equity for older adults.
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PCOA-RN: Falls and Fall Prevention
This course defines the causes and risk factors for falls in older adults, describes the need for comprehensive assessment for falls in this population, and identifies validated screening tools to utilize when evaluating for fall risk.
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PCOA-RN: 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.
HIGN Online Learning Catalog
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Additional HIGN Resources
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