Geriatric Medicine (Online) Learna - Diploma MSc

Overview

In a world where society is living longer than ever, global healthcare requires a system that supports elderly care, and a workforce with a strong knowledge and understanding of geriatric medicine to care of the older person, with the respect and dignity they deserve. Are you a healthcare professional who would like to develop expertise in this increasingly important field of geriatric care?

Our flexible, affordable Postgraduate Diploma in Care of the Older Person is designed specifically for healthcare professionals who want to expand their clinical knowledge, skills and confidence in dealing with the complex health and social needs of the ageing population.

What sets our diploma in geriatric medicine apart is the holistic approach we adopt; we recognise the importance of community and the solution oriented asset-based approach in our teaching.

• an application for CPD approval has been submitted to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of the Physicians of the UK (RCP), allowing graduates to receive CPD points accredited by the RCP

Studying our diploma in geriatric care will equip you with specialist elderly care knowledge on a number of interesting subjects, including confusion and dementia, frailty and continence, and many more topics essential for providing comprehensive and ethical care of the older person and communities.

Choosing an online elderly care diploma allows you to study from anywhere in the world - you can balance studying part-time with working full-time and other personal commitments. At Learna, we have selected a handful of top geriatric medical experts to deliver elderly care courses through our exceptional online faculty, meaning that you will receive unparalleled guidance and support throughout the diploma in geriatric care.

Becoming a part of our multidisciplinary learning community allows you to expand your network; you will join thousands of other healthcare professionals around the world, with whom you can share insights and best practices as you embark on a diploma in care of the older person to enhance your career prospects.

On successful completion of this flexible diploma in elderly care, you will be able to:

• Provide a comprehensive, systematic and critical appraisal of issues in caring for older people to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based care and best practice.
• Develop skills that aid career progression and leadership potential within a complex and rapidly changing delivery environment.