To provide knowledge and training for professionals involved in the care of older people and in end-of-life care in diverse settings. The core program covers a wide range of topics in biological, social, biological and clinical gerontology. It also covers service models for older people and palliative care, and ethical principles in elderly and end-of-life care. The optional program in clinical gerontology will cover epidemiology, research methodology and clinical topics in geriatric medicine while the optional programme in end of life care will cover symptom control and medical care of people at end of life. The project and case studies will train the students in the application of knowledge and in the planning and execution of scientific enquiry or service improvement.
Hong Kong Hong Kong
12 months Duration
$ 17,951 Tuition
Full time Format
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