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