Sunway University

Malaysia
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Primary Care For Elderly

Offered at Sunway University, Malaysia
FieldPrimary Care for Elderly
Duration1 year
Tuition6384.00

Overview

This programme at Sunway University develops clinicians with a patient-centred, holistic approach to caring for older adults. You will complete core geriatrics modules and choose an elective pathway to deepen your expertise in specific areas of elderly care.

About this programme

Overview

The Primary Care for Elderly programme at Sunway University is designed to cultivate healthcare professionals who adopt a patient-centered and holistic approach to the care of older adults. This course equips clinicians with essential skills and knowledge to effectively address the unique healthcare needs of the elderly population.

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured around core modules and an elective module. Students must complete all core modules and select one elective pathway from the options provided.

Core modules typically include:
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • General Medical Conditions in Older Persons: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
  • Communication, Counselling, and Cognitive Spectrum Disorders, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ageing
  • General Medical Conditions in Older Persons: Metabolic, Renal, and Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Preventive Health, Rehabilitation, and Integrated Care of the Older Person
  • Postural Instability and Falls
  • General Medical Conditions in Older Persons: Nervous, Endocrine, Gastroenterology, and Genitourinary Diseases
Elective module:
  • Select one elective pathway from the three options available in the programme.

Curriculum specifics may vary by intake. For the most current information on modules and electives, please consult the official programme website.

Entry requirements

Applicants should meet the following general requirements:

  • At least one year of post-housemanship experience
  • A minimum of six months of direct patient care and/or clinical medicine experience
  • Registered with the Malaysia Medical Council (MMC) or possess equivalent registration

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Programme details are indicative and may change — always verify current information with the official university website before applying.