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M46 Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine

INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine equips medical practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality and contemporary care for the older person.  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 healthcare are explored and the student is encouraged to consider these aspects within his/her own health system.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a medical degree equivalent to the MB BS 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 120 credit points (six 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 the following:
 
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20 
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013