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M45 Master of Geriatric Medicine

INTRODUCTION

With increasing lifespans and a rapidly ageing population, quality of life and health in ageing has become a global priority. The Master of Geriatric Medicine equips medical practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality and contemporary care for the older person.  The course combines a clinical focus with the analysis of the social context, evidence based practice and systems of care. 

 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a medical degree equivalent to the MBBS from a recognised institution.
 
COURSE LOCATION
Off 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 180 credit points (nine units) as listed below:
 
STAGE 1
GME5101 Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview 20 
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
GME5102 Geriatric Medicine 2: Common Syndromes 1 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Geriatric Medicine.
 
STAGE 2
GME5103 Geriatric Medicine 3: Common Syndromes 2 20 
GME5104 Geriatric Medicine 4: Clinical Management 1 20 
 
Plus 20 credit points (one unit) to be chosen from:
 
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20 
or
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine.
 
STAGE 3
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health Professionals 20 
 
Plus 40 credit points (two units) to be chosen from:
 
DCP5101 Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care 20 
MCP5011 Clinical Management 1 20 
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20 
PRH5108 Effective Teamwork 20 
PRH5111 Introduction to Andrology 20 
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20 
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20 
 
*The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done consecutively over two semesters.
 
 
 
 
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: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010