Certificate in Senior Care Pharmacology: Essentials
-- ViewingNowThe Certificate in Senior Care Pharmacology: Essentials is a comprehensive course designed to empower healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge in senior care pharmacology. This certification focuses on the critical skills and concepts necessary to provide optimal medication management for elderly patients, addressing the unique challenges that arise in this population.
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โข Medication Management in Senior Care: Understanding the importance of medication management in senior care, including medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
โข Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics: Exploring the principles of how medications work in the body, including the factors that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
โข Common Medications in Senior Care: Examining the most common medications used in senior care, including their uses, side effects, and drug interactions.
โข Pain Management in Seniors: Investigating the unique challenges of pain management in seniors, including the use of opioids and non-opioid alternatives.
โข Geriatric Syndromes and Medications: Understanding the impact of medications on common geriatric syndromes, such as falls, delirium, and urinary incontinence.
โข Medication Reconciliation: Learning the process of medication reconciliation, including the importance of accurate and complete medication lists for seniors.
โข Polypharmacy and Deprescribing: Exploring the risks and consequences of polypharmacy in seniors, and the principles of deprescribing and medication optimization.
โข Regulatory and Ethical Considerations: Examining the legal and ethical considerations of medication use in senior care, including informed consent, end-of-life care, and medication errors.
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