The course is designed to enhance knowledge regarding
physiological changes of aging, etiology, pathogenesis,
clinical manifestations, investigations, management of
common diseases in older person and Geriatric Giants
including pharmacological and non-pharmacological
management.
This course is designed to provide understanding about communication, nutrition, rest and sleep and sexual health in older person. It enables students to analyze specific and complex nursing needs in older person and to institute appropriate therapeutic interventions.
This module provides basic and specialized knowledge and skills in counselling related to geriatric care and spirituality for the older person, family and caregiver.
This course is to enable the students to become competent nurses in the field of geriatric medicine and dental issues. The course is made up of clinical components covering assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for older person. It also provides knowledge and skills of giving quality care in a variety of situations and encompassing the enhancement of healthy aging, disease prevention and recuperative treatment.