Course Details

Postgraduate Diploma In Primary Care For The Elderly

Description

The programme aims to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in Geriatric Medicine to deal with the increase in global population aging and increased complexity in the field of medicine. This program will contribute to developing competent and skilled medical practitioners who have a caring and holistic approach in managing older patients.

Field of Study

Nursing

Duration (Years)

1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)

Course Fees (RM)

RM 26,700 (USD 6,357)

MQA No.

PA10099

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

January

Other

At least 1 year of post housemanship experience
Minimum 6-months direct patient care and/or in clinical medicine
Registered Malaysia Medical Council (MMC) members or equivalent.

Overall Structure

Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine

General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases

Communication, Counselling and Cognitive Spectrum Disorders, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ageing

General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Metabolic Renal and Musculoskeletal Diseases

Preventive Health, Rehabilitation and Integrated Care of the Older Person

Postural Instability and Falls

General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Nervous, Endocrine, Gastroenterology and Genitourinary Diseases

Electives (choose 1)

Psychology and Ageing

Nutrition and Oral Health in the Older Person

Death and Dying in Older Person

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