Conducting a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: A Clinical Workbook

Conducting a comprehensive geriatric assessment well requires a structured approach across domains. This hands-on workbook walks through the assessment with templates and case-based examples. By the end of this course you will have a CGA template, structured assessment tools for each domain, a care planning template, and case-based examples that illustrate domain integration. What you will learn: - How to conduct a structured history that surfaces geriatric syndromes - How to perform functional assessment including ADL, IADL, and gait observation - How to administer common cognitive and mood screening tools - How to conduct medication review including deprescribing reasoning - How to evaluate social support, caregiver capacity, and environmental factors - How to integrate findings into a problem list and care plan - How to communicate the assessment to patients, families, and the broader team The course is structured as a workbook. Each module covers one domain, provides templates, walks through a filled example, and guides you to complete your own version. This course is written for clinicians, nurses, social workers, and others conducting CGAs. It does not replace formal geriatric training or supervised clinical practice. By the end you will have a structured personal toolkit for conducting CGAs and translating findings into actionable care plans.