Description

Course Description:

This Programme aims at equipping the practicing doctors with knowledge and skills in the field of Geriatric Medicine and enable them to deal with the special problems faced by the elderly. With increasing life expectancy, the proportion of elderly population is fast increasing. Aging is inevitable and irreversible. The epidemiology and the clinical features of diseases vary in this age group and drug dosages and interactions also differ. Geriatric management requires not only medical interventions, but also special economic and environmental interventions. This programme aims at not only enhancing the knowledge but also multiskilling the doctors so that they can provide
primary-level care to the elderly.

Course Content:
Module 1
Epidemiology of Ageing, Physiology of ageing, Immunity issues, Comprehensive geriatric assessment, Prescribing in elderly, Caring for the elderly, Acute care, Ambulatory care, Residential care, Chronic disease and disability, Preventive care, Rehabilitation of the elderly, Palliative care of the Older Person, Ethical and Legal Issues in elderly care
Module 2
Management of Geriatric Conditions. Part 1
Nutritional disorders, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and metabolic, Renal
Module 3
Management of Geriatric Conditions. Part 2
Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Infections, Psychiatric, Dermatological, Cancer in old age.

Eligibility Criteria:
Medical graduate (MBBS) with at least 3 years of Experience as primary care physician/clinical
Certificate – You will receive a “Post graduate Diploma in geriatric Medicine” (Online) after successful completion of this course.