Master of Geriatric Medicine - Distance - Geriatric certificate - Distance masters canada - Diploma geriatric medicine - Geriatric medicine masters - I2625

Equips medical practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality and contemporary care for the older person. The course combines a clinical focus with the analysis of the social context, evidence based practice and systems of care.

A medical degree from a recognised institution

Master of Geriatric Medicine

This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Students will complete a total of 180 credit points (nine units) as listed below:

Stage 1
Unit            Description                                                       Points
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
Unit            Description                                                           Points
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:
MMP5102    Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management         20
or
PRH5107    Preventative Medicine                                                20

Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine.

Stage 3
Unit            Description                                                                 Points
MMP5103    Ethical and Legal Issues for Health Professionals         20
Plus 40 credit points (two units) to be chosen from:
DCP5101    Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care                             20
MCP5011    Clinical Management 1                                                  20
PRH5102    Clinical Nutrition Management                                       20
PRH5108    Effective Teamwork                                                       20
PRH5111    Introduction to Andrology                                             20
MHP5101    Master Health Project    *                                             20
MHP5202    Master Health Project    *                                             20

*The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done consecutively over two semesters.