IMED 662J - Geriatric Acute Care

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Elective clinical rotation that provides students with a generalized experience in different medical diagnoses and treatments, familiarization with lab test analysis, prioritizing workload, working with the elderly, and within an interdisciplinary team.

Prerequisite(s): Must be a medical student.

Grading Basis: Medical
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize and address potential communication barriers when taking a history from an older patient.
2. demonstrate an understanding of and perform a physical exam that focuses on specific geriatric related concerns (mobility screens, delirium screens, cognitive screens).
3. demonstrate an understanding of the Activities of Daily Living and the Independent Activities of Daily Living and how they apply to patient’s medical care.
4. recognize geriatric syndromes and their impact on quality of life.

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