The Certificate Course in Geriatric Medicine is a 3-month online program focused on understanding and managing the health issues commonly faced by the elderly population. With a rapidly aging population worldwide, there is an urgent need for healthcare professionals trained in the specialized care of older adults.

This course is designed to provide in-depth, evidence-based knowledge of aging physiology, multimorbidity management, polypharmacy, fall prevention, dementia care, palliative approaches, and geriatric rehabilitation. Through interactive modules, clinical case discussions, and practical insights, participants will be better prepared to meet the complex healthcare needs of geriatric patients.

Delivered in 100% online mode, the course offers flexibility for busy medical professionals, while ensuring high-quality, structured learning.

  Course Benefits

• Understand the unique physiological and clinical features of aging
• Diagnose and manage common geriatric syndromes such as dementia, incontinence, falls, and frailty.
• Improve knowledge on polypharmacy, drug safety, and rehabilitation.
• Learn communication and counseling strategies for elderly care.
• Become proficient in designing holistic, patient-centered care plans for the elderly.
• Certificate enhances clinical confidence and opens avenues in elderly care services and clinics.

Course Duration, Fee & Eligibility

1. Duration: 3 Months
2. Fee: ₹5,000
3. Eligibility:

• MBBS
• BDS
• Physiotherapists
• AYUSH Practitioners (BHMS, BUMS, BAMS, BEMS, BNYS)
• Other Allied Health Professionals involved in geriatric care

SYLLABUS (Module-wise)

Module 1: Introduction to Geriatric Medicine

• Demographics and aging population trends
• Principles of geriatric medicine
• Healthy vs. pathological aging
• Functional assessment of elderly patients

Module 2: Common Geriatric Syndromes

• Frailty and sarcopenia
• Falls and balance disorders
• Urinary incontinence
• Sleep disturbances in older adults

Module 3: Cognitive and Mental Health

• Dementia: types, diagnosis, and management
• Delirium and depression in the elderly
• Behavioral issues and supportive care
• Communication strategies with cognitively impaired patients

Module 4: Chronic Disease Management in Elderly

• Multimorbidity approach
• Hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, COPD in geriatric patients
• Cardiovascular disease and stroke care
• Pain management

Module 5: Polypharmacy and Medication Safety

• Rational prescribing in older adults
• Drug interactions and adverse effects
• Deprescribing protocols
• Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes with age

Module 6: Nutrition, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care

• Nutritional needs and malnutrition prevention
• Geriatric rehabilitation principles
• End-of-life care and ethics
• Palliative care communication

Module 7: Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects

• Elder abuse and neglect
• Legal rights and healthcare access
• Ethical decision-making in geriatric practice
• Caregiver support and family involvement