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應用老年學文憑課程

Diploma Course in Applied Gerontology

Stage 1

Basic Certificate in

Applied Gerontology Completion of 3 basic modules

- Introduction to applied

gerontology - Communication with older

people - Health and disease in aging

Stage 2

Advanced Certificate in Applied Gerontology

Completion of 3 basic modules and 3 advanced modules

- Needs assessment and ICP - Case Management: Clinical

practice guidelines and care protocol in aged care

- Basic research methods - Risk management and

quality improvement - Mental health in older adults - Clinical Counseling Skills

with Older Adults and Families

- Palliative care - Geriatric rehabilitation - Advanced research methods - Quality of life and spiritual

care

Stage 3

Diploma in Applied Gerontology

Completion of 3 basic modules and 7 advanced modules

Enquiries:

Telephone: 2775 5756 Fax: 2775 5586 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hkag.org

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INTRODUCTION

The Diploma Course in Applied Gerontology offered by Hong Kong Association of Gerontology is designed for professionals who are interested in developing a career specialized in working with older people. Participants from a variety of professional backgrounds may apply for the course which is designed to meet the diverse training needs of different professional disciplines including medical practitioners, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist and other health related workers who are interested in aged care policies and practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course, participants should be able to:

- integrate biological, sociological, psychological and mental health knowledge to understand the aging process of older people

- investigate concepts, principles, knowledge and policies relate to health promotion and health maintenance, clinical practice and rehabilitation within the context of residential and community settings

- formulate and implement various assessment tools - apply research concepts and studies to improve the care service - formulate and implement advanced care plan and skills - acquire and implement micro counseling skills - acquire and implement palliative counseling skills - demonstrate an understanding of quality improvement and risk management - demonstrate an understanding of principles in management and their application in aged care - understand the importance of interdisciplinary professional contributions to gerontology - understand the different roles and responsibilities of the professionals in the residential care homes for the elderly

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

To be eligible for admission to the courses leading to the Diploma in Applied Gerontology, participants

- shall hold a professional qualification in medicine, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or other allied health. or

- shall hold other qualification of equivalent standard from university of comparable institution accepted for this purpose.

- will normally be required to have post qualification practice in the residential care homes for the elderly, community service for the elderly or interested in aged care.

- who do not hold a bachelor’s degree or another qualification of equivalent standard may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to register if they demonstrate adequate preparation for studies at this level.

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COURSE STRUCTURE AND AWARDS This part- time course is in modular form, consisting of 3 basic modules and 10 advanced modules. There are three awards for the three stages of the programme:

Basic Certificate in Applied Gerontology This course is offered to participants to be completed within two year on a part-time basis. It consists of 3 basic modules with 18 hours each.

Advanced Certificate in Applied Gerontology Following the completion of the Basic Certificate in Applied Gerontology, participants are required to undertake three advanced modules with 18 hours each in one to two years on a part-time basis.

Diploma in Applied Gerontology Following the completion of the Advanced Certificate in Applied Gerontology, participants are required to undertake 4 advanced modules with 18 hours each in one to two years on a part-time basis.

(For each module, a certificate of attendance will be given to participants who have attended at least 80% of the total training hours.)

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

CNE accreditation:

The Nursing Council of Hong Kong

Award acquired CNE Points

Per module 18

CPD accreditation

Hong Kong Physiotherapist Association

Award acquired CPD Points

Basic Certificate in Applied Gerontology 15

Advanced Certificate in Applied Gerontology 15

Diploma in Applied Gerontology 15

Hong Kong Occupational Therapists Board

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Award acquired CPD Points

Basic Certificate in Applied Gerontology 9 per module completed in each CPD cycle

Advanced Certificate in Applied Gerontology 9 per module completed in each CPD cycle

Diploma in Applied Gerontology 9 per module completed in each CPD cycle

CME accreditations:

The Hong Kong College of Physicians

Award acquired CME Points

Per module or 1


The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians


Diploma in Applied Gerontology 50 CME, 10 CPD

The Hong Kong Medical Association


Basic Certificate in Applied Gerontology 36

Advanced Certificate in Applied Gerontology 108


The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong



IMPLEMENTATION DATE Teaching time for each module mostly will be arranged on weekday evening or Saturday afternoon.

I) Basic Modules:

DAG 01 Introduction to Applied Gerontology Date: Time:

Six Saturday afternoons or weekday evening 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Saturday) or 7:00pm to 10:00pm (weekdays)

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DAG 02 Communication with Older People

Date: Time:

Six weekday evenings 7:00pm to 10:0pm

DAG 03 Health and Disease in Ageing Date: Time:

Seven Saturday afternoons 2:30pm to 6:30pm

II) Advanced Modules:

DAG 04 Needs Assessment and Individual Care Plan (ICP) Date: Time:

Six weekday evenings 7:00pm to 10:00pm

DAG 05 Case Management: Clinical Practice Guideline and Care protocol Date: Time:

Eight weekday evenings 7:00pm to 10:00pm

DAG 06 Basic Research Methods Date: Time:

Nine weekday evenings

7:00pm to 9:00pm DAG 07 Risk Management & Quality Improvement

Date: Time:

Nine weekday evenings 7:00pm to 9:00pm

DAG 08 Mental Health in Older Adults Date: Time:

Nine Saturday afternoons 3:00pm to 5:00pm

DAG 09 Clinical Counseling Skills with Older Adults and Families Date: Time:

Seven weekday evenings 7:00pm to 10:00pm

DAG 10 Palliative Care Date: Time:


DAG 11 Geriatric Rehabilitation Date: Time:


DAG 12 Advanced Research Methods Date: Time:

Six Saturday afternoons 3:00pm to 6:00pm

DAG 13 Quality of Life and Spiritual Care Date: Time:

Nine Saturday afternoons 3:00pm to 6:00pm

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VENUE Hong Kong Institute of Gerontology 1/F, Kimberley House, No. 35 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. PROGRAMME ASSESSMENT Assessments of the course may be through presentation required by course assignments, case study, problem-based assessment, project submission or end of module test. Participants must have 80% attendance to be eligible for the assessment. Basic Modules: Module No. Module Name Assessment method DAG 01 Introduction to applied gerontology Term paper (30%)

Home exam (50%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 02 Communication with older people Classroom Assessment - critique video (40%) - assignment (40%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 03 Health and disease in aging Assignment (80%) Class attendance (20%)

Advanced Modules: Module No. Module Name Assessment method DAG 04 Needs assessment and ICP Project presentation

- Written care plan (50%) - Assessment tools (30%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 05 Case Management: Clinical practice guidelines and care protocol in aged care

Seminar discussion (40%) Written assignment (40%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 06 Basic research methods Written exam (50%) Written assignment (30%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 07 Risk management and quality improvement Project presentation (20%) Written assignment (60%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 08 Mental health in older adults Written exam (80%)

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Class attendance (20%) DAG 09 Clinical Counseling Skills with Older

Adults and Families Written exam (80%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 10 Palliative care Written exam (80%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 11 Geriatric rehabilitation Written exam (80%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 12 Advanced research methods Research Proposal (40%) Proposal Presentation (40%) Class attendance (20%)

DAG 13 Quality of life and spiritual care Written assignment (80%) Class attendance (20%)

TEACHING FACULTY

Experienced academics and professionals in aged care, gerontology, geriatrics and allied health will be invited to teach the course.

Course Directors:

Prof. Diana Lee, Chair Professor of Nursing and Director, The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK

Dr. MF Leung, President, Hong Kong Association of Gerontology

Ms. Anita Wong, Elderly Services Director, Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club)

Mrs. Elizabeth Wong, Experienced Physiotherapist

Module Leaders:

Basic Modules:

Module No. Module Name Module Leader

DAG 01 Introduction to applied gerontology Dr. Lee Jik Joen DAG 02 Communication with older people Ms. Tenor Choi DAG 03 Health and disease in aging Dr. MF Leung Advanced Modules:

Module No. Module Name Module Leader

DAG 04 Needs assessment and Individual Care Plan Dr. Zarina Lam DAG 05 Case Management: Clinical practice guidelines Dr. Zarina Lam

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and care protocol in aged care DAG 06 Basic research methods Dr. Doris Yu. DAG 07 Risk management and quality improvement Ms. Yeung Kam Chu DAG 08 Mental health in older adults Dr. Chan Wai Chi DAG 09 Clinical Counseling Skills with Older Adults and

Families Ms. Anita Wong

DAG 10 Palliative care Dr. Raymond Lo DAG 11 Geriatric rehabilitation Mr. Bill Chan DAG 12 Advanced research methods Dr. Chan Kin Sun

(Honorary Module Leader) DAG 13 Quality of life and spiritual care Dr. Christopher Chan

Course Co-ordinator:

Ms. Viola Chiu

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction will be Cantonese supplement with English.

COURSE FEES

- Each module of study costs HK$2,200 for member and HK$2,500 for non-member of Hong Kong Association of Gerontology.

- The course fee includes costs of teaching and learning materials, lecture, examination and enrolment.

- All fees paid are neither refundable nor transferable. (Under special circumstance, application for refund must be in writing with the approval from the training committee of the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology. Administrative cost of $200 will be charged.)

- The course will not commence unless there are sufficient numbers of enrolled participants. Course fee will be refunded.

Discount will be offered for the payment in advance as follows:

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE A completed application form must be accompanied by the following documents: photocopies of degree / diploma certificates and testimonials or other relevant evidence of the applicant’s working experience. The completed application form together with copies of appropriate certificates and cheque should be sent to: 1/F, Kimberley House, 35 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Please make cheque payable to “Hong Kong Association of Gerontology”

Number of modules enrolled

Member Non-member

Three modules HK$5,940 HK$6,750

Six modules HK$11,280 HK$12,800

Ten modules HK$17,860 HK$20,260

Four to five modules 10% discount of the total study costs 10% discount of the total study costs

Seven to nine modules 15 % discount of the total study costs 15 % discount of the total study costs

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BASIC MODULES PROGRAMME

(The content of the each module may some adjustment for different intake; please refer to the updated version.)

DAG 01 Introduction to Applied Gerontology (Basic module)

The module introduces core concepts and theories from a multidisciplinary perspective. It enables students to understand the dynamic interplay of knowledge, skills and values in effective professional practice in the health care, social work and social care fields. It identifies issues on the growth of the aging population, the needs of an aging population, theories of aging, social policy and services for older people. Module objectives:

The course is designed to facilitate students to understand: 1. the concept of human aging and maturation; 2. normal age-related changes and differentiate between normal and abnormal aging processes; 3. some general knowledge about the cultural, demographic, social, psychological and economic status

of the elderly in Hong Kong and overseas; 4. some current policy issues related to the development and delivery of services for the older people;

and 5. cultivate an appropriate value orientation and identify the functional roles essential for professional

practice in a multi-disciplinary team

Session Topic Hours 1

Cavanaugh & B-F. Ch. 5, “Where People Live: Person- Environment Interventions.”

McInnis-Dittrich. Ch. 1, “The Context of Social Work Practice with Elders.”

Monk. “Gerontological Social Services: Theory and Practice.” Hooyman & Kiyak. Ch. 17, “Health and Long-Term Care

Policy and Programs.” Hill & Gregg. “Older Adults in Residential Care: A Population

at Risk.” 李翊駿。《原居安老：理念、理論基礎與實務》李翊駿。「香港的安老服務：社區照顧」

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2 Cavanaugh & B-F * Ch. 8, “Social Cognition.” Atchley “Social Aspects of Aging.” Atchley Ch. 5, “Psychological Aspects of Aging.” 李翊駿。「老與老年定義。」趙維生。「年齡主義與社會政策。」

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3 Cavanaugh & B-F. Ch. 11, “Relationships.” Hillier and Barrow. Ch. 5, “Friends, Family and Community.” Hooyman & Kiyak. Ch. 10, “Opportunities and Challenges of

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Informal Caregiving.” 李翊駿。「傳統家庭之孝養和現代家庭與社會之共同養老。」

4 Hillier and Barrow. Ch. 6, “Intimacy and Sexuality.” Hooyman & Kiyak. Ch.7, “Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality in

Old Age.” 李翊駿。「老年無性期：文獻回顧」

Cavanaugh & B-F. Ch. 12, “Work, Leisure, and Retirement.” Cavanaugh & B-F. Ch. 14, “Successful Aging.” 李翊駿。「香港的老年人口與經濟」

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5 McInnis-Dittrich. “Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Elders.”

Yip, Chi, & Chiu. A Multi-Disciplinary Study on the Causes of Elderly Suicides in Hong Kong

葉兆輝、齊銥、趙鳳琴。《香港長者自殺成因的跨專業研究》 Wilber & McNeilly. “Elder Abuse and Victimization.” 社會福利署。《處理虐老個案程序指引》

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6 Kemp. “Family Members’ Perspective on Aging with a Disability.”

Mattbews. Ch. 8, “Aging with a Major Physical Disability.” Cavanaugh & B-F. Ch. 13, “Dying and Bereavement.” Hillier and Barrow. Ch. 15, “Death and Dying.” Hooyman & Kiyak Ch. 13, “Death, Dying, Bereavement, and

Widowhood”

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7 Take home examination

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DAG 02 Communication with older people (Basic module)

This module aims to provide participants with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills on communication and forming relationships with older people. This would be achieved by introducing the concepts, theories and methods of communicating with older people. Additionally, participants will be engaged in class activities so as to bring the theoretical aspects of communication into practice.

Module objectives:

- Briefly describe the basic psychological theories and hence gives a foundational understanding to the psychological aspect of the older people

- Develop ‘the values and concept of positive aging’, that give rise to positive communication. - Learning the ‘self care’ and boundary setting that facilitate basic communication within the ‘self’. - Understand the importance of communicating well in the workplace - Describe the theoretical components of communication and essential aspects of the communication

process. - Develop basic and therapeutic communication skills in caring of the older people and apply these skills

into the class activities. - Discuss the elements of professional communication including courtesy, trust, privacy and

confidentiality, trust, use of names, responsibility and assertiveness

Session Topic Hours 1

Basic psychological theories – Conscious perception and emotion - Psychodynamic and Erikson - Common emotions in aging

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Basic elements of the communication process - communication and congruence in communication Levels and forms of communication Introduce coping stance and ‘iceberg’ for assessment

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Self care and boundary setting - Coping stances and self love - Temperature reading, express of appreciation, negative emotion - The use of meditation - Self understanding (experiential process) - The theory of boundary ( Bowen) and self-care

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4 Practice of congruence - Ingredient of communication and practice in experiential game - Practice of congruent communication - Skills and strategies for building rapport and engaging reluctant

clients and family members - Communication skills in work setting—use of iceberg

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Values and the concept of positive aging - Psychological aging and positive aging (adaption to aging—role

theory, activity theory and disengagement theory), - Different personality and ethical issue 5 freedom in Satir model ( experiential game)

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6 Classroom assessment

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DAG 03 Health and Disease in Aging (Basic 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.

Module 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

Session Topic Hours 1 Biology of Ageing

Health Care Need of ageing population and health promotion 4

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The developments in Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Assessment Management of Incontinence and Constipation

4

3 Management of Falls and Accident Prevention 2

4 Neurological diseases in old age 2

5 Common infectious diseases and its management in old age 2

6

Common Respiratory Diseases in old age and its management 2

7 Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, other endocrine problems in old age

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ADVANCED MODULES PROGRAMME

(The content of the each module may some adjustment for different intake; please refer to the updated version.)

DAG 04 Needs Assessment and Individual Care Plan ICP (Advanced module)

This module is designed to provide participants with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills on geriatric assessment and designing individual care plans. This will be achieved by introducing the purposes of comprehensive geriatric assessment and different components of comprehensive geriatric assessment in physical, psychosocial, family network, lifestyle, nutritional, environmental, mental, functional and cultural assessment.

Module objective:


- understand the concepts and theories of geriatric assessment - understand how to make use of various type of geriatric assessments in developing ICP - familiarize with forms and procedures to be used in designing individual care planning - introduce Residential Assessment Instrument (RAI) and long term care assessment - discuss care planning, quality assurance and outcome measures

Session Topic Hours 1. Outcome measures for the Elderly

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2. Introduction of the concept and theories of geriatric assessment Introduction of various types of assessment: physical, functional and environmental assessment

3

3 Introduction of various types of assessment: mental, lifestyle and nutritional assessment Introduction of various types of assessment: psychosocial, family, network and cultural assessment

3

4 RAI --- Introduction of Residential Assessment Instrument and long term care assessment

3

5 Concepts of care plan: CAP s management and outcome measures

3

6 Class presentation 3

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DAG 05 Case Management: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and Care Protocol in Aged Care (Advanced module) This module aims to introduce various case management concepts and models and its application in the local work settings; as well as equip knowledge and skills of the participants in development and use of care protocol in own care setting.

Module objectives:


1. Have an overview of the concepts, models and practical implementation of case management in Hong Kong situation

2. Appreciate the development of the clinical practice guideline 3. Search relevant information to develop a care protocol 4. Design a care protocol 5. Implement the care protocol in their work place 6. Evaluate the care outcomes

Session Topic Hours

1 Concepts, models and components of case management

2

2 Introduction to clinical practice guidelines & care protocol

2

3 Evidenced-based practice in aged care 2

4 Clinical reasoning & decision making 2

5 Development of care protocol 3

6 Application and evaluation of care protocol 3

7 Case management application in different work settings in Hong Kong – home-based and community settings, residential & hospital settings

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8 Case management group project presentation 2

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DAG 06 Basic Research Methods (Advanced module)

This module is designed to provide participants an overview of research methods to social and health issues with special reference to gerontology. It covers various methodological issues in quantitative and qualitative research, with particular focus on research problem, research design, sampling methods, strategies for data collection and analysis. Module objectives: Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to: - compare and contrast the key characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research - identify major steps in conducting quantitative and qualitative research - discuss the different ways to communicate a research problem - describe the characteristics and applications of common quantitative and qualitative research design in

aging research - discuss the major types of sampling approaches for quantitative and qualitative research - discuss the various data collection methods in quantitative and qualitative research - identify special considerations of data collection in aging research - understand the basic methods of data analysis in quantitative and qualitative research

Session Topic Hours 1 Formulating research problem in gerontological care: why and how 2

2 Conducting literature review for gerontological research 2

3 Quantitative research: common study design in aging research 2 4 Quantitative research: sampling methods 2

5 Quantitative research: data collection methods

2

6 Quantitative research: basic methods in data analysis 2

7 Qualitative research: common study design in aging research 2

8 Qualitative research: sampling design and data collection method 2

9 Qualitative research: basic methods in data analysis 2

10 Class examination

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DAG 07 Risk Management and Quality Improvement (Advanced module)

This course aims to provide participants to understand on the concepts and theories in quality improvement and risk management. Besides, participants could apply risk management in work practice appropriately in order to improve the quality of elderly care.

Module objectives:


Risk Management: - understand the concepts & theories of risk management - familiarize with the tools, models, methodologies & techniques of risk management - identify different types of risk in elderly care - apply the risk management into the practical situation strategically for risk prevention - control & reduce the risk factors confidently in own work place Quality Improvement: - understand the concept of quality and quality improvement - identify factors influencing the quality of elderly care - develop problem-solving skills of quality improvement - understand quality risk management

Session Topic Hours 1 Overview on quality

- Definition & fundamental principles of quality - Factors affecting quality of care - QC, QA, CQI & TQM - Quality management principles

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2 Quality care for elderly people - Trend of quality elderly care - Standard of quality elderly care - Community care - Principles of quality care in residential care settings

2

3 Relationship between accreditation & quality care - Concept of accreditation & benchmarking - Quality indicator in elderly care

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4 Risk management: concepts & principles - Definitions of risk - Types / classification of risks - Principles of risk management

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- Roles & responsibility of risk manager 5 Risk management process

- Defining the context - Identifying risk - Assessing risk - Analyzing risk - Evaluating risk - Treating risk - Reports & monitor

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6 Risk management: infection control in elderly care - Acute setting - Residential homes - Community

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7 Risk management program - Organizational model & structure - High risk areas in elderly care - Preventing & Reducing risks in elderly care

2

8 Risk management & quality care - Risk management in quality of care - Integrated quality management

2

9 Project presentation of risk management 2

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DAG 08 Mental Health in Older Adults (Advanced module)

This module explores the range of mental health problems commonly encountered in the elderly, from dementia, depression, suicidal behaviours, to other functional psychiatric disorders. Issued covered include the recognition of mental-health problems, their epidemiology, the assessment, pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological management. Module objectives:


- gain knowledge in demographic distribution, prevalence and incidence of various mental health problems in old age

- gain familiarity with clinical features, assessment and diagnostic criteria of mental disorders of old age - develop skills in conducting mental status evaluations - understand indications and potential adverse effects of pharmacological management - gain knowledge in the range of non-pharmacological interventions commonly employed in this age

group - become familiar with various professional roles in mental health practice

Session Topic Hours

1 Overview of mental health in older adults

2

2 Non-pharmacological management of dementia

2

3 Pharmacological management of dementia

2

4 Validated assessment instruments in old age psychiatry

2

5 Elderly depression: assessment and management 2

6 Suicidal behaviours in late life 2

7 Functional assessment in older adults 2

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Behaviour disorder: psychological interventions of depressed elderly 2

9 Behaviour disorder: late life psychosis and elderly alcoholism

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10 Assessment

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DAG 09 Clinical Counseling Skills with Older Adults and Families (Advanced module)

This module aims to introduce various counseling skills and techniques in working with the elderly with mental health problems in a clinical / health care setting

Module objectives:

At the end of the module, the participants will be able to: - understand the concepts and counseling skills in helping older adults to cope with the ageing process;

and - understand some basic therapeutic intervention methods in managing older persons with depressive

symptoms and cognitive impairment.

Session Topic Hours 1 Psychological aspects of Ageing

Understanding and identifying common Defense Mechanisms in counseling elderly clients

3

2 Basic Counseling Theories Basic Counseling Skills with older adults

3

3 Counseling the Depressed older persons (I) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Grief counseling skills - Reminiscence technique and Life Review Therapy

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4 Counseling the Depressed older persons (II) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Grief counseling skills - Reminiscence technique and Life Review Therapy

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5 Psychosocial intervention methods with the Cognitively Impaired older persons (I) - Communication with cognitively impaired elderly - Orientation & Validation techniques

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6 Psychosocial intervention methods for the Cognitively Impaired older persons (II) - Memory Training - Reality Orientation - Sensory Training & Snoezelen - Activation groups

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7 Assessment (written examination)

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DAG 10 Palliative Care (Advanced module)

This module aims to introduce the foundation principles of palliative care, symptom control and use of common drugs in end of life setting such as opioids. Participants will explore important clinical and ethical aspects at end of life, such as futility and withholding/withdrawing treatment, advanced directive and approach to issues on suicide and euthanasia. Psychospiritual care and bereavement support for older people and families will be introduced. Opportunities and challenges on delivery of palliative care at old age homes will also be discussed.

Module objectives:


- understand the main principles in applying palliative care to older patients - familiarize with the common clinical problems and ethical concerns in end of life setting - acquire the basic knowledge in offering psychospiritual and bereavement support for older people

Session Topic Hours

1 Principles of palliative care as applied in geriatrics and gerontology

2

2 Principles of symptom control for older patients at the end of life

2

3 Pain management and use of opioids: application in older palliative care patients

2

4 Other symptoms control in older palliative care patients

2

5 Clinical decision-making at the end of life: futily, withholding/withdrawing treatment, and ethical considerations

2

6 Advanced directives and approach to issues on suicide and euthanasia

2

7 Delivery of end of life care at old age homes: opportunities and challenges

2

8 Caring for psychospiritual distress of old people at end of life

2

9 Bereavement support to older patients, family and staff

2

10 Assessment

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DAG 11 Geriatric Rehabilitation (Advanced module) This module introduces the concepts of geriatric rehabilitation, problems encountered in rehabilitation

process for the elderly and rehabilitation in residential care for the elderly like breathing problems,

neurological problems, constipation and incontinence, fallers, skin and nails problems, behaviour and

cognitive rehabilitation, etc.

Module objectives:


- understand rehabilitation for musculoskeletal, breathing, neurological problems, fall, constipation and incontinence, skin and nails problems, behaviour and cognitive problems, etc.

- understand the use of assistive communication technology and environmental assessment and assistive devices for the elderly.

Session Topic Hours

1 Rehabilitation for breathing problems - Sleep apnea - COPD - Maintenance of stamina

2

2 Management for skin problems and nails - Bedsores - DM and ulcers - Foot and Nails problems

2

3 Rehabilitation for neurological problems - Early rehabilitation - Long term rehabilitation and maintenance - Caring for the debilitated strokes

2

4 Rehabilitation for constipation, and incontinence - Problems of bowel control - Management of urinary incontinence

2

5 Rehabilitation for fallers - Fall assessments - Balance tests - Tai Chi exercises

2

6 Behavior and cognitive rehabilitation - Cognitive assessment, behavior assessment

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- Improving memory and social skills 7 Communication and Assistive communication technology

- Assessment for speech and communication problems - Introduction of ACT

2

8 Environmental and assistive devices - Assessment for activities of daily living - Choice of assistive devices - Environmental adaptations

2

9 Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems - Degeneration and pain - Physical training and pain management

2

10 Assessment

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DAG 12 Advanced Research Methods (Advanced module)

This module introduces advanced research methods. Participants can apply the use of qualitative and quantitative research findings to improve care of elderly in practice, conduct research using qualitative and quantitative approaches, critique on the use of qualitative and quantitative research approaches, overcome and address ethical dilemmas in aged care research. Participants can develop a research topic to apply gerontology in work practice.

Module objectives:


- apply qualitative and quantitative research to improve care of elderly in practice - critique on the application of qualitative and quantitative research - develop a research topic to apply gerontology in work practice

Session Topic Hours

1 Research Design for Gerontological Research

3

2 Selected Topics of Statistical Analysis for Gerontological Research

3

3 Qualitative Approaches I

3

4 Qualitative Approaches II

3

5 Measuring Outcome: Methods & Related Issues in Gerontological Research

3

6 Proposal Presentation

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DAG 13 Quality Of Life and Spiritual Care (Advanced module)

This module introduces the concepts, principles and theories relating to quality of life and spiritual care.

Module objectives:


- acquire the knowledge and theories of quality of life - define concepts and principles of spirituality, faith hope and religion - describe the relationship between faith, hope and spiritual well-being - compare and contract concepts of religion and spirituality - identify different types of religion and their traditions in Hong Kong - discuss influences of spiritual practices on a client’s health status - discuss the process of practicing spiritual care through assessment, problem identification,

implementation and evaluation of spiritual care/health

Session Topic Hours 1 Quality of life (QOL) and its components

2

2 QOL tools and influences on spiritual care Determinants of QOL - elders, staff and families perspectives

2

3 Spiritual concepts & theories of spirituality 2 4 Clinical applications of theories into spiritual care practice

2

5 Conducting an assessment of a client’s spirituality Identifying spiritual problems Evaluating attainment of spiritual health

2

6 Introduction of Logotherapy: Relevance to spiritual care in elders 2 7 Interventions for practicing spiritual care I – Christianity perspectives 2 8 Influences of spiritual care on quality of life of elders

Working on unfinished – non religious perspectives 2

9 Interventions for practicing spiritual care II – Buddhism perspectives

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Diploma in Applied Gerontology Registration Form

Please type or print in Block Letters & return this form together with full payment and a self-addressed envelope affixed with stamp to:

Hong Kong Institute of Gerontology 1/F., Kimberley House, No. 35 Kimberley Road, Kowloon

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