Geriatric Medicine Course
What will I learn?
Enhance your expertise in geriatric medicine with our comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals. Delve into medication management, mastering drug interactions, polypharmacy, and regimen optimisation. Learn effective monitoring and follow-up strategies, including reassessment frequency and health indicators. Empower patients and whānau through education, adherence strategies, and clear communication. Conduct thorough geriatric assessments and provide holistic care with lifestyle, nutrition, and social support insights.
Apoia's Differentials
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Master medication management: Optimise elderly patients' drug regimens effectively.
Conduct comprehensive assessments: Evaluate health and identify geriatric syndromes.
Enhance patient communication: Deliver clear health information to patients and whānau.
Implement holistic care: Integrate lifestyle, nutrition, and social support strategies.
Develop monitoring strategies: Adjust care plans based on health indicators and reassessments.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change 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 offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.