Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Module Overview

Certification Review/Clinical Update Continuing Education Course

Extensive course manual

Course Overview

Test-taking and Study Strategies for Success
Extensive Review of System-Specific Adult/Gerontology Health Problems

HEENT
Pulmonary
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
Endocrine
Hematopoietic
Integumentary
Lymphatic
Infectious/communicable diseases
Physical function and mobility
Developmental delays/impairments
Learning disabilities
Acute and/or chronic pain
Nutrition/hydration
Mental health
Cognitive status and decision-making capacity
Sexual and/or reproductive health
Cultural/spiritual
Substance use/abuse
Violence, abuse, and neglect

Adult/Gerontology Clinical Assessment

Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
Health assessment
Comprehensive vs. problem-focused histories
Risk analysis
Health beliefs
Epidemiology
Diagnostic reasoning
Risk analysis
Screening and diagnostic tests
Laboratory analyses
Differential diagnoses
Prioritization of care

Professional Role

Scope of practice
Standards of practice
Continuous quality improvement
Ethical principles
Advocating and negotiating for the patient

Health Care Policy and Delivery

Regulatory processes
Billing and coding
Reimbursement
Advanced directives
Power of attorney
Informed consent
Emancipation
Guardianship
Federal guidelines
Documentation

Adult/Gerontology Clinical Management

Formulating plans of care
Non-pharmacologic interventions
Age-specific guidelines
Evaluation of treatment
Resource allocation
Epidemiology