Geriatric Medicine for General Practitioners
| REGISTRATION | Registration has closed for 2011-2012 course |
| FEES | Members Registration (after 15th July): €1,650 Non Members |
| CONTACT | Contact: Caitriona, Maureen or Louise: elearning@icgp.ie |
Entry Requirements
This course in geriatrics is specifically designed for GPs who have been in active practice for some years. It is not suitable for trainees or for hospital based doctors.
Course Content
The areas covered on the course include:
| Unit 1: Assessment and the Elderly - Clinical Evaluation of the Elderly Patient |
Unit 2: Confussional States - Acute and Chronic - Delirium |
Unit 3: Stroke - Stroke |
| Unit 4: Endocrinology - Decubitus Ulcers |
Unit 5: Hidden Disabilities - Visual and Hearing Disabilities |
What is the overall aim of the course?
To provide a relevant overview of clinical topics, which are specific to the practice of medicine and the elderly and to provide a logical approach to these topics which, is readily applicable in clinical practice. This is a one year course and is delivered through a combination of workshops and e-learning.
CPD Credits
External: 25
Please click here to view ICGP Educational Course Prospectus 2011-2012