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DAG03: Health and Disease in Aging

Class times and venue

All classes will be on Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Hong Kong Institute of Gerontology, 1/F, HKSR Lam Tin Complex, 7 Rehab Path, Lam Tin, Kowloon.

Aim of the module

This module introduces health and disease problems commonly occur among older people. Participants have to understand the causation, symptoms and types of health and disease problems encountered by older people.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to grasp an understanding on the various types of health and disease problems of older people

Course Content

This module consists of 9 sessions. Each session will last for 2 hours.

Session	Topic	Hours	Speaker
1 16/2 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Biology of Ageing	2	Dr. MF Leung
2 23/2 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Health Care Need of ageing population and health promotion	2	Dr. MF Leung
3 1/3 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	The developments in Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Assessment	2	Dr. MF Leung
4 8/3 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Management of Falls and Accident Prevention	2	Dr. YM Wu
5 15/3 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	TManagement of Incontinence and Constipation	2	Dr. MF Leung
6 22/3(Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Common Respiratory Diseases in old age and its management	2	Dr. Bernard Kong
7 29/3 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Neurological diseases in old age	2	Dr. KK Mo
8 5/4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Common infectious diseases and its management in old age	2	Dr. TM Shea
9 19/4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 pm	Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, other endocrine problems in old age	2	Dr. Jenny Leung

Teaching and learning methods

Classroom teaching, case study and group discussion.

Teaching team

Module Leader: Dr. MF Leung

Speakers: Dr. MF Leung, Dr. YM Wu, Dr. Bernard Kong, Dr. KK Mo, Dr. TM Shea, Dr. Jenny Leung

Medium of instruction

The classes will be taught in Cantonese and supplemented with English. All teaching notes will be in English.

Assessment

Pending

Recommended reference

Pending

Application procedure

A completed application form must be accompanied with the following documents: photocopies of degree/diploma certificates and testimonials or other relevant evidence of the applicant’s working experience. Exemptions may be considered on an individual basis. Completed application form, copies of appropriate certificates and cheque should be sent to: 1/F, HKSR Lam Tin Complex, 7 Rehab Path, Lam Tin, Kowloon. Please make cheque payable to ‘Hong Kong Association of Gerontology’.

Award certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, the award of the Basic Certificate in Applied Gerontology will be awarded by the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology. Additionally, this module is accredited by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Physiotherapist Association, Hong Kong Occupational Therapist Association and CME accreditation associations. CNE / CPD / CME points will be awarded by the above professional associations accordingly.