Introduction to Geriatrics for Healthcare Professionals

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Course Duration: 1 Hour

Course level: beginner

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About the Course

Join our dedicated effort to elevate health system outcomes through our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program. This course covers a comprehensive introduction to geriatrics, focusing on physiological changes, sarcopenia, and nutritional changes in old age, as well as frailty and the impact on organ systems. It includes a short introduction of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and the specific needs of the geriatric patient, concluding with a course summary.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of geriatrics, focusing on the physiological changes, nutritional shifts, and the prevalence of sarcopenia associated with aging. Participants will gain insights into how these age-related changes impact organ systems and overall health, including the concept of frailty.

By exploring the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, the course will equip learners with the knowledge necessary to address the specific needs of elderly patients, including managing multimorbidity and polypharmacy. This foundational understanding is crucial for improving care strategies and enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

Given the global rise in life expectancy and the increasing elderly population, this course seeks to address the pressing need for specialized geriatric care. Participants will explore how demographic shifts necessitate a new approach to healthcare, focusing on the integration of preventive care, nutritional support, and holistic management of chronic conditions.

The course will highlight the importance of adapting healthcare systems to meet the unique needs of aging populations, including addressing socioeconomic disparities and promoting healthy aging practices. This will ensure that learners are prepared to contribute effectively to the evolving field of geriatric medicine.

Course curriculum

Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction
Pre-Test
  • Pre-Test
Lesson 1
  • Lesson 1 - Sarcopenia
Lesson 2
  • Lesson 2 - Changes in Old Age
Lesson 3
  • Lesson 3 - The Organ System
Lesson 4
  • Lesson 4 - Frailty
Lesson 5
  • Lesson 5 - Comprehensive Geriatrics Assessment
Lesson 6
  • Lesson 6 - The Geriatric Patient
Course Summary
  • Course Summary
Post-Test
  • Post-Test
Course Evaluation
  • Course Evaluation
Introduction to Geriatrics for Healthcare Professionals - Presentation
  • Introduction to Geriatrics for Healthcare Professionals - Presentation

Requirements

All Healthcare Learners are required to gain a pass rate of 70%. This will then count as 1 CME Accreditation.

There are 10 multiple choice questions related to the course you have just watched. Please select just one answer. You can always go back to the individual lessons if needed.

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Included Materials

Introduction to Geriatrics for Healthcare Professionals Presentation PDF

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Hedarian Course Certificate & Department of Health Abu Dhabi Category 1 CME