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Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care Review Course: Live Webinar

Format:
Online
Date:
Sep 09–10, 2025
Duration :
2 days
Fee:
$349
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Establish Your Expertise. Lead the Way in Age-Friendly Care.

Before you sit for the CPAFH exam, equip yourself with the insights, tools, and confidence you need to succeed. In this interactive two-day webinar, you’ll learn from expert faculty, connect with peers, and deepen your understanding of the 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility) which is woven throughout every domain of the exam. The live discussions and Q&A sessions make it easy to ask questions as they come up, share perspectives, and get grounded in the material.

About Certification

The CPAFH credential sets the benchmark for excellence in the care of older adults. Developed as a part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative by IHI, The John A. Hartford Foundation, the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), the CPAFH credential certifies health care professionals who are equipped to deliver high-quality, person-centered care rooted in the 4Ms Framework and tailored to the goals, preferences, and needs of older adults. Learn more about the CPAFH credential.

Agenda

This program consists of 2 live virtual sessions from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.

Day 1Day 2
Common Older Adult Conditions and Evidence-Based Practices Personalized Care and Support  
Mental and Behavior HealthAdvance Directives  
MedicationsCare Interventions, Care Preferences, Wellness, and Well-Being Support 
Age-Friendly Practices and OutcomesInterdisciplinary Care, Care Planning, and Collaboration 
Professional Practice and Advocacy of the Older Adult  Quality of Life and Levels of Care 
Systems Practice and Design 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests may be submitted in writing at certification@ihi.org. Requests received 72 hours (3 business days) before the scheduled start time will receive a full refund. Refund requests submitted less than 72 hours (3 business days) before the scheduled start time will be ineligible for a refund.

Handouts

Handouts for this course will be sent to registered course attendees a few days before the course date. Handouts will not be given onsite for live courses; therefore, attendees are responsible for printing or downloading them before the course. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers to the live courses.

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Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care

CPAFH

Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health

Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care

The Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care (CPAFH) credential sets the standard for excellence in the care of older adults. Informed by the evidence-based 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility), this professional certification program affirms your ability to provide safe, person-centered care across settings. Earning the CPAFH validates your skills and showcases your commitment to providing and leading age-friendly health care grounded in what older adults value most.

The Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care (CPAFH) credential sets the benchmark for excellence in the care of older adults. Developed as a part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, the CPAFH credential certifies health care professionals who are equipped to deliver high-quality, person-centered care rooted in the 4Ms Framework and tailored to the goals, preferences, and needs of older adults. 

Benefits of CPAFH Certification

  • Grounded in the 4Ms Framework: The CPAFH is built on the 4Ms (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility), the essential elements of high-quality, age-friendly care. These principles are woven throughout the certification exam, reinforcing their application in every aspect of your practice.
  • Backed by Trusted Leaders: Developed as a part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative by IHI, The John A. Hartford Foundation, the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), the CPAFH credential is grounded in evidence, driven by practice, and aligned with the proven Age-Friendly Health Systems framework.
  • Designed to Demonstrate Real-World Skills: The CPAFH credential covers critical areas of knowledge and skills, from geriatric syndromes, medication management, and care transitions to interdisciplinary collaboration and culturally responsive communication, all aligned with the 4Ms Framework.
  • Accelerate Career Growth: Stand out as a leader in age-friendly care. The CPAFH credential demonstrates your dedication to improving health outcomes and experiences for older adults, while confirming your competencies and boosting your qualifications for advancement.
  • Improve Outcomes, Equity, and Experience: This credential assesses the ability of professionals across disciplines to provide personalized, age-friendly care, support caregiver needs, address social determinants of health, and improve equity for older adults in all care settings.
     

CPAFH Review Course live webinar available in September


Why Certification Is Important

This professional certification program establishes core standards for the field of age-friendly health care, benchmarks competencies necessary for professionals in age-friendly health care, and sets an expected proficiency level.

  • For professionals: The CPAFH credential provides those working in age-friendly health care a means to demonstrate their proficiency and skill in the discipline.
  • For organizations: Requiring the CPAFH credential provides a way for employers to validate a potential candidate’s age-friendly health care knowledge and skill base, critical competencies for today’s health care landscape. 

Requirements for Certification

Candidates for the CPAFH credential are those who include age-friendly care as an integral component of current or future professional responsibilities. Candidates must also possess academic and professional experience* at one of the following levels:

  • Diploma or higher (e.g., associates, bachelors) plus three years of experience (either full- or part-time over a five-year period) in an Age-Friendly Health Care related field.

OR

  • Masters or Doctorate plus one year of full-time experience or two years of part-time experience in Age-Friendly Health Care related field over five years.

*Age-Friendly Health Care experience can be both indirect and direct patient care for an older adult population, and can include education, teaching, administration, management, advocacy, mentoring, research, social work, and mental health support.

If you support older adults in any health care setting, from hospitals to home, this credential is for you.

This certification is ideal for professionals, including:

  • Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists
  • Social Workers
  • Case Managers and Care Coordinators
  • Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
  • Rehabilitation Professionals
  • Health System Leaders

CPAFH Review Courses

To support your certification journey, IHI offers live, two-day review courses led by expert faculty. Build your confidence, connect with peers, and walk away ready for success.

Next offering: September 9–10, 2025 (12 PM – 5 PM ET​​) Enroll now
 

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Email our team at certification@ihi.org

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Certifications

Certifications

Certification for Health Care Professionals

Certifications for Health Care Professionals

IHI is proud to deliver trusted credentialing options for a global health care audience. Our certification programs establish core standards and benchmark competencies necessary for health care professionals.

Benefits of Certification

For professionals: IHI certifications provide those working in the field a means to demonstrate their proficiency and skill in the discipline.

For organizations: Requiring or preferring certified candidates provides a way for employers to validate a potential candidate’s knowledge, skill base, and critical competencies for today’s health​​ care challenges and opportunities.

Which Certification Is Best for Me?

When considering certification, we recommend reviewing the detailed certification exam content outline and eligibility requirements to see how both align with your current responsibilities or future goals. If one of your goals for pursuing certification is a promotion or career change, it can be helpful to look at job descriptions or job titles of others who are certified to help understand what opportunities certification might open for you. Additionally, interests and competencies often overlap, which leads many health care professionals to pursue more than one certification. 

 

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My Health Checklist

Age-Friendly Health Systems

My Health Checklist

My Health Checklist

My Health Checklist is designed to help older adults get the most out of their medical appointments. This guide helps you think through all aspects of your health — what’s going well, what could be better, and your questions or concerns. Being prepared means that you can make sure your appointment focuses on the things that matter most to you.

Download My Health Checklist

My Health Checklist (English)

 

 

 

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My Health Checklist (Chinese)

 

 

 

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My Health Checklist (Portuguese)

 

 

 

Download in Portuguese

My Health Checklist (Spanish)

 

 

 

Download in Spanish

Note: Before filling in the guide, save it to your desktop. Otherwise, anything you type will not be saved.
 

My Health Checklist is an Age-Friendly Health Systems resource for older adults, made possible through funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Resources

  • I want to have conversations with the important people in my life about my — or their — wishes for care through the end of life...

Download free guides for getting started from The Conversation Project

  • I want to think more about what matters most to me in my life and health... 

Visit My Health Priorities

  • I am a caregiver (care partner) or I support an older adult… 

For support for you and the older adult you care for, visit Caring for Caregivers

  • I'm thinking about which questions to bring to my medical appointments… 

Download Ask Me 3®: Good Questions for Your Good Health

Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognized Health Care Sites

Age-Friendly Health Systems

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Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognized Health Care Sites

What Is Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognition?

IHI recognizes clinical care settings that are working toward reliable practice of evidence-based interventions for all older adults in their care known as the 4Ms (4Ms: What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Mobility). 

Level 1: Age-Friendly Health Systems Participants 

Age-Friendly Health Systems Participants are hospitals and health care practices that have formally committed to putting the 4Ms into practice and had IHI review their plans to implement the 4Ms.​ 

Download a spreadsheet of recognized Age-Friendly Health Systems Participants facilities, including addresses.
 

Level 2: Age-Friendly Health Systems — Committed to Care Excellence

The hospitals and health care practices recognized by IHI as Age-Friendly Health Systems — Committed to Care Excellence have shown exemplary alignment with the elements of the 4Ms Framework by reporting the number of older adults reached with the 4Ms over at least a three-month time period.

Download a spreadsheet of recognized Age-Friendly Health Systems — Committed to Care Excellence facilities, including addresses.

 

Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognized Sites Map

 

Interactive map of recognized Age-Friendly Health Systems sites

Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognized by IHI

Learn More about Recognition

Please visit the Recognition page for more information about the Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognition process and resources.

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