The UGEC was established in July, 2015 in collaboration with the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and is funded by the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) initiative. The UGEC's purpose is to improve long term healthcare through the education of the workforce providing associated services. We are housed in the University of Utah College of Nursing (nursing.utah.edu). Read further about our program on the About Us page!
The long-term care Nurse Residency Program is a 9-month online program that provides leadership, gerontological and long-term care nursing training. Find out more about the program on the Trainings page!
Apr 21, 2022 02:00PM - 03:15PM UGEC Age-Friendly ECHO - Principles of Low Vision Rehabilitation |
May 05, 2022 10:00AM - 11:00AM UGEC Fireside Chat - The Distance Dilemma: Providing Care to Loved Ones from Another State of Location |
Jun 02, 2022 10:00AM - 11:00AM UGEC Fireside Chat - Elder Abuse: Signs, Impact and How to Help |
Jun 16, 2022 02:00PM - 03:15PM UGEC Age-Friendly ECHO - Preoperative Assessment of Older Adults |
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