Online Certification Course
The Geriatric Care Management Certification course is designed for those individuals who are seeking to become credentialed by the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC) as a Certified Geriatric Care Manager (CGCM™), including Rehabilitation Services Providers, Long Term Care Professionals, Case Managers, Social Workers and Elder Law / Legal Professionals.
The Certified Geriatric Care Manager (CGCM™) credential is dedicated to the credentialing of professionals who provide services to elderly individuals with health and or disability issues. This credential assesses one's knowledge of care planning and care management.
Course Structure & Objectives
This course is comprised of four fully online modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews. The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours, and the learning objectives are as follows:
- Explain the foundational concepts associated with Geriatric Care Management.
- Illustrate the process of conducting a geriatric assessment and brief intervention techniques.
- Compare and contrast elements of the psychosocial, functional and environmental assessment.
- Demonstrate the process to create a care plan that supports the holistic quality of life for a geriatric client.
Course participants have the option to attend monthly live online chat sessions hosted by the course instructor on rotating course topics.
Course Outline & Topics
Module 1: Overview of GCM Client Assessment & Life Care Planning
- Geriatric Care Management Methodology and Concepts
- Role & Function of Geriatric Care Managers
- Steps in the Care Management Process
- Conducting a Psychosocial Assessment
- Conducting a Functional Assessment
- Conducting an Environmental Assessment
- Conducing an Economic and Legal Assessment
Module 2: Ethical, Legal, and Financial Issues in Geriatric Care Management
- Legal Issues Affecting Senior Citizens
- Elder Law, Estate, and Life Care Planning
Module 3: Developing the Geriatric Life Care Plan & Care Monitoring
- Using Assessments to Develop Interventions & Write the Care Plan
- Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Planning / Response
- Care Plan Monitoring & Effective Use of Technology
Module 4: Working in Different GCM Settings & Private Practice
- Working in an Elder Law or Life Care Planning Firm
- Working in Long Term Care Facilities
- Adding a GCM Practice to a Home Health Agency
- Developing a Private Practice Care Management Agency
Course Instructor
Elizabeth Nanni – OTR, is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Geriatric Care Manager with over 30 years of experience. She is a graduate of the National Center for Rehabilitation in Caracas Venezuela. She has worked for more than 25 years as an OT in the United States providing services to individuals with disabilities and home bound patients. She has extensive experience working with geriatric clients including providing home health Occupational Therapy, private Geriatric Life Care Planning / Management, Home Safety Assessment and ongoing Care Monitoring.
Becoming Credentialed
Upon successful completion of the online course, participants should apply for credentialing through the International Commission on Health Care Certification, and complete an application to complete the competency exam. Click here.
Register Now - $250
This course is comprised of four fully online modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews. The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours. There is no textbook required and you have up to six months to complete the course.
Register Now - $150 (Student Discount)
Note: After you complete the registration but before you begin the course you will be asked to provide documentation of active student affiliation. Failure to provide documentation will result in cancellation of registration and you will not receive a refund of paid course fee.