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M46 Post Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine

INTRODUCTION

The Postgraduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine equips medical practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality and contemporary care for the older person.

 

COURSE AIMS

The course has a clinical focus, emphasising the common problems encountered with ageing. In recognition of the importance of restoration and maintainance of function and quality of life both in older adults who are unwell as well as those who are healthy, preventive aspects are explored within an evidence-based context.  The concepts of multidisciplinary team care and the structure of health care are explored and the student is encouraged to consider these aspects within his/her own health system.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as per the below course structure:
 
STAGE 1
GME5101 Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview 20 
GME5102 Geriatric Medicine 2: Common Syndromes 1 20 
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine # 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Geriatric Medicine.
 
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
GME5103 Geriatric Medicine 3: Common Syndromes 2 20 
GME5104 Geriatric Medicine 4: Clinical Management 1 20 
 
# or electives in preventive health, palliative care and family medicine.
 
 
 
 
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

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006