Funded by the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), The Azusa Pacific University (APU) Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Project (GWEP) is offering a 12-week interprofessional geriatric scholar certification. Geriatric scholars include degree and non-degree students who seek to become experts in their respective field of geriatrics.
Interprofessional Geriatric Scholar Certification:
Funding available for students:
· $6,000 per student scholar.
· Personal iPad supplied to each student.
Any of the following individuals may apply:
· Physician
· NP
· RN
· Social Work
· Therapist (PT/ST/OT)
· LVN
· CNA
· Dentistry
· Podiatry
· Spiritual Care
· Caregiver
· And others.
Funding available for participating facilities:
· Facilities that participate may be eligible for $10,000 to support national age friendly certification.
Additional Opportunities:
· Regular free in-service programs with continuing education are also available.
· Educational articles available at apu.agefriendly.care
Sign Up:
If you would like to sign up for this program or are interested in becoming a participating site, please contact the GWEP Project Director:
David Picella, PhD, FNP, CNS, GS-C.
Associate Professor, Director of Geriatric Programs
Phone: (626) 815-6000
Email: dpicella@apu.edu
One response to “Interprofessional Geriatric Scholar Certification”
Hi David, my name is Rev. Alicia Duckett. I’m an alumni of Azusa Pacific Seminary and university! I work at Scripps Mercey Hospital as a Chaplain. My colleague (Rev. Edgar Cazares Diaz) to told me about this opportunity and I got too distracted and missed it. According to another colleague (Jeff Pena, who’s also in the program) it’s too late to register for this one, but there should be other opportunities for the next Interprofessional Geriatric Scholar Certification class. Could you please keep me informed of your next class! Thank you and God Bless!
Rev. Alicia Duckett