COURSE INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
With increasing lifespans and a rapidly increasing population across the globe, quality of life and health in ageing becomes paramount. The Master of Geriatric Medicine equips medical practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality and contemporary care for the older person.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of nine units as per the below course structure:
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STAGE 1 |
GME5101 |
Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview |
20 | | GME5102 |
Geriatric Medicine 2: Common Syndromes 1 |
20 | | PRH5107 |
Preventative Medicine # |
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Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Post Graduate Certificate of Geriatric Medicine. |
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STAGE 2 |
MMP5101 |
Evidence Based Practice |
20 | | GME5103 |
Geriatric Medicine 3: Common Syndromes 2 |
20 | | GME5104 |
Geriatric Medicine 4: Clinical Management 1 |
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Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Post Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine. |
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STAGE 3 |
MHP5101 |
Master Health Project |
20 | | or Elective unit |
MHP5202 |
Master Health Project |
20 | | or Elective unit |
Elective unit |
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# or electives in preventive health, palliative care and family medicine. |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006