bgs.org.uk
British Geriatrics Society
CPD-accredited e-learning for professionals working in the healthcare of older people.
Factual overview
What the provider states
The British Geriatrics Society provides e-learning courses covering frailty, delirium in older people, oncogeriatrics and continence in older people. The organisation states that supporting continuing professional development for people specialising and working in older people’s healthcare is a main goal.
Nursing relevance
Why it may be relevant to nursing
The official page states that nursing and AHP students and preceptorship-year nurses and AHPs can receive free BGS membership. It describes courses for people working in healthcare of older people, without claiming each course is nurse-specific.
Source provenance
BGS e-learning
Summary is based on the official British Geriatrics Society e-learning page.
Learning at a glance
Stated formats and activity types
Learning formats
Activity types
Certificate or CPD information
The source states that each e-learning course is accredited by RCP (London) for 10 CPD credits/hours. After completing modules, passing quizzes at 80% or higher and completing feedback, a CPD certificate is generated.
Access
Mixed. Courses are free to BGS members and are listed as £150 per course for non-members. Registration is through a BGS account and access is described as open-ended.
Cost information
The reviewed page lists £150 per course for non-members and free access for BGS members. Confirm current pricing with BGS.
Membership or eligibility
The page states that BGS membership is free for nursing and AHP students and for preceptorship-year nurses and AHPs.