Course Requirements

Credit Requirements
Suggested Program of Study
Grading Policy

Credit Requirements

The certificate program consists of 18 credits to be distributed as follows:

10 required didactic credits
3 elective credits
5 clerkship credits

Suggested Program of Study

Year 1-2:

PHARM 548, Lam
Pharmaceutical Care for Older Adults, 2 credits 

Year 2-3:

PHARM 547, Dawson
Gerontological Communication Skills  Winter, 2 credit

Year 3:

PHARM 550, Gray, Lakey
Current Topics in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Winter, 1 credit

PHARM 573, Lam
Laboratory and Functional Assessment: Geriatrics Spring, 1 credit

PHARM 549, Lam, Odegard
Pharmacotherapeutics for Older Adults Spring, 3 credits

Year 4:

PHARM  579, Odegard, Lam
Advanced Clinical Clerkship: Geriatrics (Institutional, Ambulatory Care)
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, 1-10 credits

PHARM 598, Lam
Case Conference: Geriatrics Winter, 1 credit

Elective Courses

Below is a list of potential electives focusing on geriatrics. Other electives may be identified in consult with the Program Director. 

PHARM 595 Special Studies in Geriatrics 
UCONJ 440 Biological Aspects of Aging

Distance Learning Courses

Below is a list of distance learning courses available through UW Extension only. Additional fees may apply for enrollment in these courses.  For information on enrolling in distance learning courses, see the UW Extension web site: http://www.extension.washington.edu/ext/certificates/age/age_gen.asp

UCONJ 411 Psychology of Aging 
UCONJ 442 Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging 
UCONJ 443 A Interdisciplinary Seminar on Aging: Current Issues in Aging 
UCONJ 443 D Interdisciplinary Seminar on Aging: The Family In Later Life

Grading Policy (revised 4/14/05)

To remain in good standing in the certificate program, students must earn:

• A minimum grade of 2.70 in each numeric graded certificate course (including geriatric clerkship)
• CR grade in each CR/NC certificate course
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 in PHARM 560, 561 and 562

If a student fails to meet these above criteria, the student will be withdrawn from the program. Readmission to the Certificate Program may be requested by petition. If approved, a student is admitted on probation.

A student who fails to earn a 2.7 or above in any senior care clerkship will be dropped from the Certificate Program.

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