Promoting and credentialing
the education of professionals
in the field of Gerontology
in the United States.

NAPG Offers:

  • Credentialing for gerontology professionals
  • Promoting discipline standards and credibility
  • Consulting for the public and private sectors
  • Networking of professional aging specialists
  • Continuing education in aging (CEUs)

Levels of Credentialing available:

  • Graduate Level - Gerontologist
  • Baccalaureate Level - Gerontological Specialist
  • Associate/Certificate Level -
    Gerontological Coordinator
  • Professional/Scholar - Affiliate
    NAPG recognizes and invites those who have dedicated their careers and contributed to the field of aging to become professional/scholar affiliates.
  • Student Members

Recognizing a core body of Gerontological knowledge held by individuals who provide quality services and programming for older adults.

A not-for-profit organization.