Objective　To explore the theory of curriculum contents for gerontological nurse practitioner training which is suitable for the situation of our country. Method　Delphi technique was used in this research to build content indicators of gerontological nurse practitioner training curricu－lum

and calculate the variation coefficient. Results　The theory training curriculum includes founda－tions of gerontological nursing

geriatric syndrome

facilitating physiological balance and general gero－tological care modules and 41 core indexs. Every coefficient of variation is less than 20 percent [(4.35±0.71)

(4.63±0.57)

(4.55±0.57)

(4.67±0.55)]. The mean values of the importance (4.54±0.622) and general characteristics are more than four. Conclusion　The content setting of the geron－tological nurse practitioner training theory course not only highlights the training characteristics of the geriatric care

but also has comprehensive and systematic content

reflects humanistic care spirit and pays attention to developing nurses’ clinical practice ability. Therefore

it is worthy of reference and promotion.