Enfermera Practicante de Cuidados Primarios en Gerontología para Adultos

The Post Graduate Certificate Program is designed for individuals who have previously acquired a master’s degree in nursing . This Certificate allows nurses to expand their role as Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners to function as Nurse Practitioners in ambulatory or community-based areas.

Provides comprehensive care to the entire spectrum of adults including young adults, adults and older adults Provides direct health care services incorporating health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and disease management. Graduates of this track are eligible to take the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification examination.

The Graduate School of Nursing prepares students to meet the competencies from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Core Competencies for Nurse Practitioners.

University of Massachusetts Medical School was founded in 1962 to provide affordable, high-quality medical education to state residents and to increase the number of primary care physicians practicing in underserved areas of the state. It is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education.

The research enterprise received approximately $250 million in federal and private research grants and contracts in fiscal year 2018.The institution is committed to enhancing health and science education, ensuring community health, building a diverse workforce and enriching lives through extensive community outreach.

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Medical School is one of five University of Massachusetts campuses.