Geriatric Course

Lesson 1 • Principles of Geriatric Care

Introduces patient-centred, multidisciplinary care models specific to older adults. Frames the ethical and practical goals of geriatric practice.

Lesson 2 • Demographics of Global Ageing

Examines population ageing trends and their impact on healthcare systems. Provides epidemiological context for all subsequent clinical content.

Lesson 3 • Biology of Normal Ageing

Covers cellular and organ-level changes across the lifespan. Distinguishes normal ageing from pathological decline.

Lesson 1 • Cognitive and Psychological Screening

Applies standardised tools to screen for mild cognitive impairment and mood disorders. Connects screening results to care planning decisions.

Lesson 2 • Nutritional Assessment in Older Adults

Identifies malnutrition risk using validated screening instruments. Connects nutritional status to functional and clinical outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Social and Environmental Assessment

Evaluates social support, living conditions, and caregiver resources. Integrates social determinants into individualised care plans.

Lesson 4 • Overview of Geriatric Assessment

Defines the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and its evidence base. Establishes why standard medical history alone is insufficient for older patients.

Lesson 1 • Urinary Incontinence Management

Classifies incontinence types and selects appropriate behavioural and medical treatments. Reduces patient burden and caregiver strain through targeted management.

Lesson 2 • Delirium: Diagnosis and Prevention

Distinguishes delirium subtypes and identifies precipitating and predisposing factors. Implements non-pharmacological and pharmacological prevention strategies.

Lesson 3 • Pressure Injuries and Skin Integrity

Stages pressure injuries and applies evidence-based prevention and wound care protocols. Integrates skin assessment into routine geriatric care.

Lesson 4 • Falls and Fall Prevention

Analyses multifactorial causes of falls and evidence-based prevention strategies. Reduces fall-related morbidity through systematic risk reduction.

Lesson 1 • High-Risk Drug Classes in Older Adults

Identifies drug classes with elevated harm potential in older populations. Guides risk-benefit decisions for anticoagulants, sedatives, and analgesics.

Lesson 2 • Identifying and Reducing Polypharmacy

Applies systematic tools to detect inappropriate polypharmacy and deprescribe safely. Reduces adverse drug events while preserving therapeutic benefit.

Lesson 3 • Pharmacokinetics in Ageing

Describes how absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion change with age. Predicts altered drug responses to guide safer prescribing.

Lesson 4 • Medication Adherence and Administration

Addresses barriers to adherence including cognition, dexterity, and cost. Implements practical strategies to improve medication-taking behaviour.

Lesson 1 • Supporting Dementia Caregivers

Identifies caregiver burden and implements evidence-based support interventions. Reduces burnout and improves care quality for both patient and caregiver.

Lesson 2 • Dementia Types and Diagnosis

Differentiates Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, and frontotemporal dementias by clinical features. Applies diagnostic workup including neuroimaging and biomarkers.

Lesson 3 • Mild Cognitive Impairment

Defines MCI subtypes and distinguishes them from normal ageing and dementia. Establishes monitoring protocols and risk reduction strategies.

Lesson 4 • Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms

Assesses and manages agitation, psychosis, and mood disturbances in dementia. Prioritises non-pharmacological approaches before medication use.

Lesson 1 • Multimorbidity and Care Complexity

Analyses how multiple coexisting conditions interact and complicate treatment decisions. Introduces frameworks for prioritising care in multimorbid patients.

Lesson 2 • Chronic Pain Assessment and Management

Assesses pain in cognitively impaired older adults and applies multimodal treatment. Reduces opioid reliance through non-pharmacological and adjuvant strategies.

Lesson 3 • Diabetes Management in Ageing

Individualises glycaemic targets based on functional status and life expectancy. Minimises hypoglycaemia risk while maintaining metabolic control.

Lesson 4 • Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Diagnoses osteoporosis using fracture risk tools and initiates appropriate pharmacotherapy. Integrates fall prevention with bone protection strategies.

Lesson 1 • Symptom Management at End of Life

Manages dyspnoea, pain, secretions, and agitation in the dying patient. Applies comfort-focused protocols to optimise the dying experience.

Lesson 2 • Grief, Bereavement, and Family Support

Identifies complicated grief and provides evidence-based bereavement support. Extends care to families through and beyond the patient's death.

Lesson 3 • Palliative Care Principles in Geriatrics

Defines palliative care and distinguishes it from hospice and curative treatment. Applies palliative principles to chronic and life-limiting illness in older adults.

Lesson 4 • Goals-of-Care Communication

Teaches structured communication frameworks for serious illness conversations. Aligns medical interventions with patient values and preferences.

Lesson 1 • Interprofessional Team Coordination

Structures effective communication and role clarity within geriatric care teams. Applies shared decision-making and conflict resolution in team settings.

Lesson 2 • Quality Improvement in Geriatric Care

Applies quality improvement methodology to geriatric care processes and outcomes. Uses data to identify gaps and implement sustainable system changes.

Lesson 3 • Geriatric Care Settings Overview

Maps the continuum from acute hospital to community-based care for older adults. Clarifies roles and eligibility criteria for each care setting.

Lesson 4 • Hospital-to-Home Transition Safety

Identifies high-risk transition points and applies structured handoff protocols. Reduces adverse events and readmissions through coordinated discharge planning.