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Introduction to the Program
By knowing how the entire motor system ages and preparing for the ailments your older patients may experience, you will be improving both their quality of life and your professional status in the industry”
Older people often have difficulties in carrying out their daily activities due to a natural deterioration of their most common motor functions. It is therefore necessary for nursing professionals to be qualified in all the most common types of conditions that affect elderly patients, in order to be able to determine action plans that will improve their own autonomy.
That is why this TECH program contains all the most advanced health tools for students to learn to identify and adequately treat common disorders in Geriatric Functional Medicine, such as hip fractures, the most prevalent musculoskeletal diseases or immobility.
In addition to the high theoretical quality of all the contents, students have other advantages when choosing this TECH program. Students will find an entirely online program, with which they will be able to adapt all the educational material to their own pace and interests, in addition to a direct course in which it is not necessary to do a final paper, which greatly alleviates the teaching load.
This is the best opportunity you are going to find to specialize in elderly care and one of their most fragile areas, motor functions”
This Postgraduate certificate in Geriatric Functional Medicine contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important
features include:
- Case studies presented by experts in geriatric nursing
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
- Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
By enrolling today in this TECH specialty program, you will be laying the foundation for your future career in the nursing field with quality education that improves your patients' well-being”
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.
This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.
This program has all the tools you need to distinguish yourself as a quality, high-level professional when caring for elderly patients"
Professional improvement is within your reach. Enroll now in this Postgraduate certificate and don't wait any longer to improve not only your professional future, but also your patients' health"
Syllabus
The syllabus of this program contains all the necessary elements for students to have a complete overview of Geriatric Functional Medicine, learning the approach to issues of special interest for elderly patients in a theoretical and practical way. To ensure better learning, the teaching staff has included valuable audiovisual support that not only lightens the teaching load, but also enables students to learn first-hand how to better treat their patients.
You will be making the right decision by enrolling in this Postgraduate certificate, as your own elderly patients will appreciate the personalized treatment you will be able to give them”
Module 1. Functional Sphere in the Elderly
1.1. Skeletal Muscle System Changes in Aging
1.2. Functional Assessment
1.3. Fragility
1.4. Most Prevalent Musculoskeletal Diseases in the Elderly
1.5. Hip Fracture
1.6. Immobility and its Consequences for the Elderly
1.7. Hospital Functional Impairment
1.8. Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
1.9. Mobilization and Ergonomics
1.10. Technical Aids
You will master all areas of Geriatric Functional Medicine to stand out within your nursing field and therefore obtain well-deserved professional improvement that corresponds to the effort you invest in your own career path”
Postgraduate Certificate in Functional Sphere in the Elderly - Postgraduate Certificate in Functional Sphere in the Elderly
In our Postgraduate Certificate course you will learn how to develop the functional sphere program in the elderly and develop a holistic approach to health care for older adults. Learn how to improve the quality of life of older adults by promoting physical activity, emotional well-being and functional capacity. The Postgraduate Certificate offered by TECH, in Functional Sphere in the Elderly also focuses on improving the quality of life of the elderly by training caregivers and promoting a culture of active aging.
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The Postgraduate Certificate focuses on the prevention and treatment of the most common chronic diseases in the older adult population (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease), the goal of the assessment is to detect limitations in functional capacity in order to take appropriate measures and treatments to improve the quality of life of the elderly and delay disability. As Nursing professionals you will learn how to assess and monitor the functional capacity of older adults, you will become an expert in appropriate care planning and decision making in geriatric care. So, if you are passionate about working to improve the quality of life for the elderly, we encourage you to enroll and start shaping your future - enroll now and join our community of students from around the world!