持有认可机构的护理学硕士学位的个人可获得硕士后成人老年医学初级保健护士执业者证书。证书课程允许具有硕士学位的护士进入该课程，以准备担任成人老年医学护士从业人员。证书课程所需的总学时取决于学生的学习成绩，临床经验和目标。证书课程至少需要16个学时。通常，学生将完成16到34个小时的课程学分。认证计划总共需要630个临床小时，才能满足认证要求。
A post Master's Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available for individuals who hold a Masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution. The certificate programs allow nurses with a Master's degree to enter the program to prepare to function as an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. The total credit hours required for the certificate program vary depending on the student's academic record, clinical experiences, and objectives. The certificate program is a minimum of 16 credit hours. Typically a student will complete 16 to 34 hours of course credit. The certificate program requires a total of 630 clinical hours which fulfills the certification requirements.