Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine

Gain the knowledge required to effectively manage the age-related health issues of the growing ageing population.

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Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine

CPD

32 hrs Education 48 hrs Performance 8.5 hrs Outcome

Delivery

Fully online
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Duration

88.5 hours
Self-paced
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Overview

Gain the advanced knowledge required to provide comprehensive medical care for your patients aged 65+, and help enhance their quality of life and social, psychological, and functional wellbeing.

Who it is for and what you will learn:

Support your patients through their life journey, including older-age milestones and end-of-life care.
Address the medical needs of geriatric patients who often present with multiple comorbidities.
This course is for medical doctors, International Medical Graduates, registered nurses and degree-qualified health professionals.
CPD-accredited and university-reviewed.

Your education pathway

Professional Certificate

Establish foundational clinical knowledge and essential skills.

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Advanced Certificate

Develop advanced techniques and diagnostic capabilities.

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Professional Diploma

Master complex cases and achieve high-level clinical proficiency.

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Learning outcomes

Learn to meet the needs of your patients throughout their life journey, including end-of-life care.
Gain the skillset to diagnose and manage patients with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and visual impairment.
Improve the lives of your elderly patients by helping them make decisions about their fitness to drive.
Manage older patients experiencing cancer, chronic pain, and strokes and TIAs - a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Australia.
Meet patient demand, as people aged 65+ account for 20 per cent of emergency department presentations and nine per cent of hospital admissions in Australia.

Course contents

Stroke and Transient Ischaemic attacks (TIAs)

This comprehensive course on "Strokes and Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs)" is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in stroke prevention, diagnosis, and management. Covering both clinical and practical aspects, this course delves into the causes, symptoms, treatment, and long-term care of stroke and TIA patients. Participants will explore real-world case discussions, receive updates on evidence-based practices, and learn how to manage common complications. Ideal for practitioners in primary care, this course empowers participants to effectively manage stroke risks and improve patient outcomes.

Parkinsons Disease

Explore Parkinson's Disease in depth with this comprehensive course designed for medical professionals and caregivers. Covering the pathogenesis, diagnosis, non-motor symptoms, disease progression, and management strategies, this evidence-based program enhances understanding of one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. With case discussions, interactive assessments, and expert guidance, participants will learn to apply a systematic and multidisciplinary approach to care, improving outcomes for patients at every stage of the disease.

Driving and the Elderly

"Driving and the Elderly" is a comprehensive course designed to equip medical professionals with the tools and knowledge to assess the driving fitness of elderly patients. This course explores the delicate balance between maintaining independence and ensuring safety. Through practical strategies, case-based learning, and an exploration of resources, participants will learn to navigate complex assessments and support patients transitioning away from driving. Perfect for general practitioners, this program combines evidence-based insights with real-world application.

Macular Degeneration , Cataracts and other causes of visual impairment

Explore the intricate world of vision health with "Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Other Causes of Visual Impairment." This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of common causes of visual impairment, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Gain insights into definitions, prevalence, clinical features, diagnosis, management strategies, and preventative care. Designed for medical practitioners, this evidence-based program equips participants with practical knowledge and best practices to support patient outcomes in primary care settings.

Managing chronic, non-cancer pain

Empower your practice with the "Managing Chronic, Non-Cancer Pain" course, designed for healthcare professionals tackling this prevalent and complex condition. This comprehensive program addresses pain assessment, non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management, and the ethical use of opioids. Gain evidence-based insights into treating neuropathic, nociceptive, and nociplastic pain, focusing on patient-centred approaches and functional improvement. Tailored for managing pain in elderly populations, this course equips practitioners with practical strategies to enhance patient outcomes, mitigate risks, and navigate treatment complexities.

Dementia - Stages and Management

The "Dementia – Stages and Management" course is designed for healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing dementia. The course covers key aspects such as the different stages of dementia, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. Participants will also learn strategies for managing physical comorbidities, palliative care, and dementia prevention. This course equips practitioners with the knowledge to provide holistic care for dementia patients, enhancing both patient outcomes and family support.

Palliative Care - Advanced

"Palliative Care – Advanced" is a comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals involved in managing patients in advanced stages of illness. This course covers a wide range of topics, including neurological, haematological, and dermatological symptoms, care in the last days of life, voluntary assisted dying, and carer support. Through evidence-based guidance and case discussions, participants will develop skills in symptom management, ethical considerations, and providing holistic care to both patients and their families.

Common Cancers in the Elderly

"Common Cancers in the Elderly" is a comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their understanding of cancer risks, detection, prevention, and treatment in the elderly population. This program delves into the unique challenges of managing cancer in older patients, focusing on common cancer types such as breast, prostate, lung, colon, and melanoma. Participants will gain practical insights into screening techniques, diagnostic methods, lifestyle interventions, and treatment options, including palliative care. This evidence-based course equips practitioners with the knowledge to improve cancer care outcomes for elderly patients.

Meet your instructors

Dr Edmond Ng FRACGP Dr Edmond Ng

Medical Educator

Dr Edmond Ng has over 30 years of international clinical practice and has published clinical research in a wide variety of medical fields. Dr Ng has been a Medical Educator-cum-Examiner for National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Edith Cowan University. He is currently a Medical Educator for the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) to provide remedial training and education for doctors in Australia.

Dr Valia Francis FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG Dr Valia Francis

General practitioner

Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.

Originally from the coastal town of Kavala in Greece, Dr Francis is involved in teaching medical students as a Conjoint Lecturer in the Rural Medical School of Port Macquarie as well as teaching registrars. It is a very fulfilling aspect of her work that has been greatly inspired and supported by the senior educators at her practice.

When not at work, Dr Francis tries to fight waves with surf or paddle boards (so far they always win!), is training hard to become the next MasterChef winner, and enjoys reading books and learning new languages.

Dr Valia Francis FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG Dr Valia Francis

General practitioner

Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.

Course Chair Assoc. Professor Debbie Kors MBBS (first class honours) Assoc. Professor Debbie Kors

General practitioner and GP supervisor

Associate Professor Debbie Kors is the founder and joint owner of a private teaching general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia. She works there as a general practitioner and GP supervisor of GP registrars and medical students.

A/Prof Kors is a passionate advocate for the profession of general practice. She is a Conjoint Associate Professor in Primary Health Care at the UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus and has previously worked as a senior medical educator with North Coast GP Training. In 2010, she was nominated for and won the General Practice Education and Training GP Supervisor of the Year award.

A/Prof Kors holds a MBBS (first class honours), Fellowship of the RACGP, Masters of Family Medicine (clinical), Diploma of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Graduate Diploma of Medical Education and a Certificate of Family Planning.

Dr Valia Francis FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG Dr Valia Francis

General practitioner

Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.

Dr Edmond Ng FRACGP Dr Edmond Ng

Medical Educator

Dr Dharrini Balachandran FRACGP Dr Dharrini Balachandran

Dr Dharrini Balachandran graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2013 and obtained her Fellowship from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2019. She trained and worked in Port Macquarie and Kempsey as a rural GP before her move to Sydney. Dr Balachandran enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a keen interest in medical education.

Dr Valia Francis FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG Dr Valia Francis

General practitioner

Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.

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CPD accreditation and course details

CPD Accreditation and Activities

Accredited CPD activities in this certificate

Each module in this certificate is an RACGP and ACRRM approved CPD activity. The certificate provides 50 hours of CPD for medical professionals in Australia.*

RACGP Activity Number	ACRRM Activity Number	Activity Title	Education Hours	Performance Hours
942838	38186	Stroke and Transient Ischaemic attacks (TIAs)	4.0	6.0
942851	38188	Parkinsons Disease	4.5	6.0
942858	38189	Driving and the Elderly	4.0	6.0
942913	38192	Macular Degeneration , Cataracts and other causes of visual impairment	3.5	6.0
942920	38193	Managing chronic, non-cancer pain	4.0	6.0
942821	38184	Dementia - Stages and Management	4.0	6.0
942871	38190	Palliative Care - Advanced	4.0	6.0
942897	38191	Common Cancers in the Elderly	4.0	6.0
Total hours			32.0	48.0

*When the optional outcome measurement activity (minimum 5 hours) is completed. See our FAQs for more information about annual CPD requirements.

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Outcome measurement

The purpose of outcome measurement activities is to improve your clinical confidence in managing an identified learning gap. Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of our Professional Certificate of Advanced Certificate courses; they are a requirement for Australian CPD purposes.

HealthCert Education provides a variety of outcome measurements activities to suit your needs:

Outcome Improvement Activities relating to specific topics within a course. They are designed to examine current clinical care, align clinical practice with best practice standards, and identify opportunities for improvement. These activities are accredited with RACGP and ACRRM.
Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) options on a specific topic or your identified area. A generic template and guides are provided. PDSAs are self-submitted activities.
Additional activities with guides include Test Measurement, Pathology Results, Practice Meetings, Peer Review, Practice Accreditation, Project Management, Student Supervision, and Pick your own topics (General Practice and Log Book methods). These are self-submitted activities.

Entry Requirements

The Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine is suitable for physicians and degree-qualified medical practitioners, including registered nurses. The prerequisite for this Advanced Certificate course is the successful completion of the HealthCert Professional Certificate of Geriatric Medicine (or a qualification deemed equivalent).

Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.

Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

Professionally recognised qualifications and prior studies may be recognised for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.

Certification

This certificate course meets the minimum 50 hours CPD annual requirement across all three mandatory CPD activity types, provided an outcome measurement activity with a minimum of five hours is completed. You may use an optional HealthCert outcome measurement activity or develop your own.

Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of Professional or Advanced Certificates.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, course participants will receive the Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine and CPD hours.

This certificate course:

Is reviewed by Griffith University to comply with RACGP and ACRRM standards.
Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Hours are calculated differently.
Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.
Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.
Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.

To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit our FAQs.

Pathways

Professional Diploma Pathway

This course is the second stage of the three-part Professional Diploma pathway in Geriatric Medicine. The full pathway is: Professional Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, and Professional Diploma of Geriatric Medicine.

What are the costs and payment options of the course?

Fees will vary based on the program and study option selected (fully online vs online + optional practical workshop). Payments can be made upfront or in monthly instalments. Special rates and various payment options are available. GP registrars and doctors in training enjoy a scholarship of up to $500. Talk to us to learn more.

What is the Alumni Support Program?

Completion of any HealthCert course or attendance at an event will enable you to access the HealthCert Alumni Program which includes:

Access to special alumni rates for new courses when they are released.
Special alumni price for HealthCert Conferences.
Exclusive advanced access to HealthCert events.
Regular Alumni Webinars pertaining to the course(s) you have attended. These will provide content review of the course and an opportunity to discuss case studies.
Access to the video lectures as seen during the course(s) that you have attended.

How will I receive my certificate?

HealthCert Education is pleased to issue digital credentials for alumni. Digital credentials are a permanent online record of your successful completion of a HealthCert course and are issued to all course participants in addition to PDF certificates. If you are based in Australia, you also have the option to order a hard copy of your digital certificate for a small additional fee.

How long will the course take to complete?

The recommended study duration of this certificate course is listed at the top of this page. The estimated duration includes study of the pre-course activities and readings, online lectures, live tutorials, and online assessment. This self-paced course offers the flexibility of 100% online study in your own time, at your own pace, in your own home or office, with no mandatory face-to-face requirements. You are not required to be online at specific times but can view and replay video lectures at your convenience.

Is this course recognised in my country?

All HealthCert courses meet World Federation of Medical Education standards. This certificate course qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Australia. It is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) in New Zealand. It is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) in China. It is a self-submitted activity in Dubai and the United Kingdom. It is a self-submitted activity through the College of Family Physicians in Canada. If you live or work outside one of the above-mentioned countries, please contact us on admin@healthcert.com to discuss whether this course can be recognised in your country.

Cancellation policy: What happens if I can't attend a practical workshop?

Course/workshop cancellations and transfers policy

Should you be unable to attend a course or practical workshop you have registered for, please inform us asap at admin@healthcert.com so we can make your place available to waitlisted doctors.

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Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine

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