Assessment of the Older Person, Cheshire & Merseyside CPD ONLY

Course Outline;

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to conduct comprehensive and empathetic assessments of older person.

Epidemiology

• Describe population trends in the UK
• Understand the implications of the ageing population on health and social care systems

Comprehensive Getriatric Assessment

• Understand the components of CGA and when it should be undertaken
• Act on issues identified during a comprehensive getriatric assessment to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
• Use increased knowledge to identify when to refer on to a specialist for further assessment

Frailty

• Understand the concept of frailty and it's complications for older adults
• Identify common frailty assessment tools used in practice
• Develop confidence in the use of frailty assessments in a community setting
• Be aware of common frailty syndromes and how to prevent these
• Identify strategies to slow the progression of frailty

Physical Assessment of the Older Adult

• Assess older people in your care considering the impact of age-related changes on physical symptoms and signs
• Describe common age-related health issues and how to implement strategies to address these
• Understand the implications of advancing age on disease depcific treatments options

Cognitive Health In Older Adults

• Differentiate between dementia and delirium
• Demonstrate different tools used to assess cognitive health
• Understand the key management and treatment interventions in delirium
• Be aware of the Mental Capacity Act and the potential role of advocates

Deconditioning and Falls

• Understand the concept of deconditioning and when it may occur
• Describe the importance and relevance of falls in older people
• Demonstrate understanding of prevention and assessment of falls risk
• Identify the evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and prevent falls

Polypharmacy

• Describe the implications of ploypharmacy for older adults
• Be aware of common drug side-effects
• Understand the prescribing cascade and the role of deprescribing

Advance Care Planning

• Understand different terms used in advance care planning
• Discuss for who and when and advance care plan is appropriate
• Develop confidence and skills to begin advance care plan discussions

THIS TRAINING IS FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR CPD WHITHIN CHESHIRE & MERSEYSIDE PRIMARY CARE TEAMS ONLY.

You will be required to give details of your NMC number and Practice/PCN name.

The following Primary Care staff are eligible for CPD funding: All registered Nurses , Midwives , Art Therapists , Drama therapists , Music therapists , Chiropodists/podiatrists , Dietitians, Occupational therapists , Operating Department Practitioners , Orthoptists , Osteopaths , Paramedics , Physiotherapists , Prosthetists and Orthotists, Radiographers , Speech and language therapists.

Will be free to book and attend but the cost (£208.33) will be taken out of your £333 CPD Allowance for this year. Charges for inappropriate roles will apply.

All sign up information supplied will be shared with the training provider for attendance purposes.