42 USC 298 - Comprehensive geriatric education

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 298.

Comprehensive geriatric education

(a)

Program authorized

(b)

Use of funds

An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use funds under such grant to—

(1)

provide training to individuals who will provide geriatric care for the elderly;

(2)

develop and disseminate curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of elderly individuals;

(3)

train faculty members in geriatrics;

(4)

provide continuing education to individuals who provide geriatric care; or

(5)

establish traineeships for individuals who are preparing for advanced education nursing degrees in geriatric nursing, long-term care, gero-psychiatric nursing or other nursing areas that specialize in the care of the elderly population.

(c)

Application

(d)

Eligible entity

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, § 865, formerly § 855, as added Pub. L. 107–205, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 1, 2002, 116 Stat. 816; renumbered § 865 and amended Pub. L. 111–148, title V, §§ 5305(c), 5310(b)(10)(A), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 625, 631.)

cite as: 42 USC 298