Participants engage in clinical didactic training, case discussions, journal clubs, and individualized mentorship while developing skills in cultural competence, patient advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration. This comprehensive approach ensures providers are prepared to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients.
Transition to Practice
Geriatrics Curriculum
The ThriveAP Geriatric Primary Care Curriculum is a 12-month, systems-based curriculum that builds clinical expertise in caring for older adults. Designed for NPs and PAs, it delivers evidence-based training to boost confidence and competency across primary care, long-term care, and home health settings.
Core Modules
- Foundations of Geriatrics
- Orthopedics & Rheumatology
- Cardiology
- Endocrine
- Neurology & Mental Health
- Genitourinary
- ENT & Pulmonary
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology & Oncology
Featured Training Topics
- Enhancing care and documenting for value-based framework
- Medication management and pain management
- End of life and palliative care
- Blood pressure management, kidneys and heart
- Endocrine system, hormones and diabetes management
- Dementia, depression and anxiety
- UTIs, menopause and common male genitourinary conditions
- ENT concerns and managing COPD in geriatric patients
- Cirrhosis and managing GI conditions
- Managing blood count (CBC) abnormalities and oncologic challenges
