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: Collaborative Care Approach to Memory Disorders in Primary Care
This course defines the roles and contributions of team members in a collaborative care model for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
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.
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.
PCOA-RN: Health Equity and Older Adults
Primary care nurses play a crucial role in promoting health equity for older adults.