Geriatric Certificate Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Geriatric Certificate Program (GCP) was developed and launched by the Regional Geriatric Program Central (RGPc) in 2013. The program is comprised of educational courses aimed at improving quality of care for the aging population, thereby enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The courses are offered through well-known organizations with a record of outstanding evaluations and a well-developed curriculum that clearly links knowledge to practice. The planning and development of the GCP has been reviewed and endorsed by the McMaster Continuing Health Sciences Education Office. The courses are offered Canada-Wide, as well as through online platforms, which allows GCP to reach students across the globe.

Register as a GCP Member

Select your certificate stream and register online to access your student portal and begin planning. To register, go to:

Enroll in courses

Use the education calendar to find the courses that fit your schedule and certificate stream, and track your progress via the GCP student portal. Please note that your registration is not complete until you register and pay for the course through this partnering organization’s website. The GCP registration fee does not cover the registration cost of individual workshops. Already completed a course? Your course is valid for two years from your GCP registration date.

Test your learning

Complete an online multiple choice quiz for each course, with a minimum 70% grade required.

Earn your certificate

The planning and development of the GCP has been reviewed and endorsed by the McMaster Continuing Health Sciences Education Office, each graduate earns a GCP Certificate of completion or attendance.

Take the next step

The GCP aims to improve our aging population’s quality of care through a unique combination of well-developed educational programs. The program is open to everyone interested in developing knowledge and skills in geriatrics.

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