Dr MGR University Certificate Course in Geriatrics Syllabus
 

Dr MGR University Certificate Course in Geriatrics Syllabus


SYLLABUS
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GERIATRICS (6 Months)
1.Introduction & Geriatric Assessment
2.Drugs in elderly –prescribing, Side Effects, Adverse Drug Reactions, interactions
3.Laboratory investigations in Elderly.
4.Geriatric Giants, Geriatric Syndromes
5.Hypertension in Elderly
6.Cardiovascular Diseases
7.Dementias
8.Neurological Disorders
9.Dermatological Disorders
10.Endocrine-Diabetes, Thyroid
11.Respiratory Diseases – TB, COPD,
12.Cancer in Elderly
13.Special Senses-Eye, Ear (Hearing Impairment)
14.Pain
15.Psychiatric Problems-Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia
16.Sleep Problems
17.Gastro Intestinal Diseases
18.Malnutrition
19.Substance Use Disorders –Alcohol etc.
20.Sexual Dysfunction
21.Skin Ulcers –Pressure Sore
22.Prostate Disorders
23.Musculoskeletal Disorders
24.Osteoporosis
25.Infectious Diseases in Elderly
26.Kidney Diseases
27.Hematological Disorders-Anemia, Myelodysplasia & Myelo fibrosis
28.Levels of Geriatric Care – including Palliative, Hospice & Respite care
29.Functional Assessment & Assessment Instruments
30.Prevention & Rehabilitation
31.Preoperative Assessment, Perioperative & Postoperative Care
32.Women’s health

Books:
1.Elderly Care Medicine Lecture Notes,2007,8thEdition,Wiley-Blackwell.
2.Geriatrics at your Fingertips,2015,17th Edition.