Geriatric Medicine Course
What will I learn?
Enhance your expertise in geriatric medicine (treatment of elderly patients) with our comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals in India. Deep dive into medication management, mastering drug interactions, polypharmacy (use of multiple medicines), and regimen optimisation as relevant to the Indian context. Learn effective monitoring and follow-up strategies, including reassessment frequency and key health indicators. Empower patients and their families through relevant education, adherence strategies tailored for the Indian patient population, and clear communication. Conduct thorough geriatric assessments, keeping in mind the local social and cultural factors, and provide holistic care incorporating lifestyle, nutrition, and social support insights suitable for the Indian elderly.
Apoia's Advantages
Develop skills
Enhance the development of the practical skills mentioned below
Master medication management: Optimise elderly patients' drug regimens effectively, keeping in mind commonly used medications and practices in India.
Conduct comprehensive assessments: Evaluate health and identify geriatric syndromes, while being aware of the prevalence of specific conditions in the Indian elderly.
Enhance patient communication: Deliver clear health information to patients and their families, considering varying literacy levels and cultural nuances prevalent in India.
Implement holistic care: Integrate lifestyle, nutrition, and social support strategies relevant to the Indian context and culture.
Develop monitoring strategies: Adjust care plans based on health indicators and reassessments, tailored to the available resources and healthcare infrastructure in India.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.