1st Specialization in Geriatrics and Psycho-geriatrics

Anatomo - physiology of the ageing

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ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffBERG, Nikolai
COENEN, Anne
DI PANFILO, Anna
PETERMANS, Jean
Skelton, Nathalie
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_SGERIA0011/1
Prerequisite

Basic knowledges of human anatomy and physiology

Aims and Objectives

To understand the physiological modifications realted to the ageing and to integrate medical data in the framework of the pluridisciplinar taking in charge  

Description

General introduction

Fragility of the elderly

Anatomo - physiological characteristics of following systems: cardiology, pneumology, gastroenterology, hematology, neurology, urology, nephrology, gynaecology, endocrinology, locomotor system.

Hydratation

Physical exercise

Geriatric assessment

Ill-treatment

Bibliography

Les références bibliographiques pour chaque partie du contenu sont disponibles et actualisées à la bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de La Province de Liège, Quai du Barbou, n°2.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Group seminars or workshops
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Oral examinations
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

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