Geriatrics & Mental Health
By: National University of Health Sciences

Course Description

Program Description:

This session provides an overview on the principles, practices, nomenclature, patient work-up and management unique to the geriatric population.


Program Goals/ Objectives:

At the end of this session, a student will have a detailed understanding of:

• The role of the doctor of chiropractic in caring for the geriatric patient

• The unique health care needs of the geriatric patient

• Medication and related adverse effects

• Dementia and its role in caring for the geriatric patient

• The more common medications prescribed this population

• Depression and life issues affecting the geriatric population


Program Topics:

• Effect of nutrition and exercise on the geriatric population

• Functional impairment

• Identifying dementia

• Physical examination

• Laboratory work up

• Commonly prescribed medications

Course Details

  • Geriatrics & Mental Health
  • By:    National University of Health Sciences
  • Instructor:    Robert Kessinger, DC, DABCI
  • Total CE Hours:    12.0
  • Course Format:     Online Distance Learning
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Differential/Physical Diagnosis  -12.0 CE Hours
  •    Course Outline