This Programme aims at equipping the practicing doctors with knowledge and skills in the field of Geriatric Medicine and enable them to deal with the special problems faced by the elderly. With increasing life expectancy, the proportion of elderly population is fast increasing. Aging is inevitable and irreversible. The epidemiology and the clinical features of diseases vary in this age group and drug dosages and interactions also differ. Geriatric management requires not only medical interventions, but also special economic and environmental interventions. This programme aims at not only enhancing the knowledge but also multiskilling the doctors so that they can provide primary-level care to the elderly. Beyond the scope of the academics, the program goes to shape the professional skills and interpersonal abilities of the students which help them in their career.

 

This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements. For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution or an appropriate professional qualification or experience acceptable to the course director and Research Council of Health, London. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection. For further information please contact our Admission Team.

Fees : £3999.00
For 12 Months
Details : 12 months (120 Credits) - Full Time - Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME (120 Credits ) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £3999.00

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Fees : £7500.00
For 24 Months
Details : 24 months (240 Credits) Full-Time Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME 240 Credits) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £7500.00

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Fees : £2199.00

Details : Part Time - £2199.00 Per Year Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convener to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required. PART TIME BLENDED LEARNING £2199.00 Per Year

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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

Assessment will be based on written assignments, posters and oral presentations, multiple choice questions (MCQ) and short-answer question (SAQ) examinations, and a full laboratory project write-up. Dissertation : 10,000 - 15,000 words.

This programme is directly delivered through online learning portal, you will have access to video and audio recordings of all onsite lectures, as well as video tutorials for any lab based elements of the course. All written assignments will be submitted through the portal, while poster and oral presentations will be assessed via Skype. Exams can be sat onsite or you can arrange to sit these at a suitable venue more local to you. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the RCH London's student community.