Post Graduate Diploma In Geriatric Medicine
The world is getting older! This brings unique medical challenges which need age specific interventions. The Post Graduate Diploma Geriatric Medicine will provide physicians with a comprehensive appreciation for healthy ageing options, geriatric (clinical) syndromes, frailty and palliative care, the epidemiological, demographic and social factors that affect older adults.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine aims to provide post graduate training to medical doctors in the provision of specialized care to older adults. The diploma is designed to increase clinical knowledge and competencies in geriatrics among practicing medical practitioners.
Enrollees will participate in a variety of clinical experiences, including outpatient geriatric assessments, home, long-term and palliative care, where the tenets of prevention and healthy ageing will be emphasized. These experiences will be designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to make practical applications to concepts taught. Additionally, programme participants will also have the opportunity to learn about synergistic disciplines and services that involve the care of the elderly including psychiatry, neurology and palliative care.
A Bachelor's qualification in public health, nursing, sociology, social work, physiotherapy or other allied health areas.
12 - 15 Months.
Video Conferencing/Face to Face.
Visit the UWI Mona Postgraduate Website
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/prospectus
Need help with the online application process? Contact:
Office of Graduate Studies & Research
Phone: 876-927-1660-9
UWI, Mona Ext.: 7682 or 7680
WhatsApp: (876)299-0495
E-mail address: postgrad@uwimona.edu.jm
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Required courses for the Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine |
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Semester I |
Dip |
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Ageing Population and Policy |
(2 credits) |
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Principles of Geriatrics |
(2 credits) |
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Geriatric Mental Health |
(2 credits) |
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Specialty Care in Geriatrics I |
(3 credits) |
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Semester II |
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Specialty Care in Geriatrics II |
(3 credits) |
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Administrative Aspects of Ageing |
(2 credits) |
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Geriatrics Skills Lab |
(2 credits) |
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Semester III |
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Clinical Rotations |
(10 credits) |
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Total Credits |
26 |
Programme Objectives
At the end of the training, participants in the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology will:
1: Describe the global and Caribbean determinants of the demographic transition and the consequence of population ageing
2: Explain the basic physiological effects of ageing on various organ systems
3: Apply the concepts of active and healthy ageing and how they form part of daily clinical practice
4: Describe the concept of frailty and how it impacts mental health and functional ability
5: Effectively gather information related to geriatric patients and make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions by applying clinical judgment, medical evidence, patients’ preferences and cost effectiveness principles
6: Recognize, assess and manage common geriatric (clinical) syndromes
7: Recount and employ techniques for evaluation of older persons where functional status, co-morbid medical conditions, cognitive function, psychological state, social support, nutritional status and geriatric syndromes are concerned
8: Evaluate disorders (by systems) including those with atypical presentations affecting the elderly
9: Develop an appreciation of the key theoretical perspectives within geriatrics/gerontology and their application in the analysis of specific issues related to ageing and caring for older adults
10: Design a system-based care approach to address the common and often inter-related medical and social issues that occur within older patients, their families and the wider community
11: Develop an understanding of end-of-life care issues and the management thereof
12: Critically assess health, mental health and social policies and programmes which impact the lives of older adults, their families and community, including an introduction to the legal frameworks surrounding elderly issues e.g. wills, Power of Attorney, advanced directives, institutionalized persons and their rights, and the implications of elder abuse
13: Develop skills that will allow them to work effectively as leaders of a healthcare team in the context of ageing care and related policies
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