UBTH National Training Program in Geriatrics for Healthcare Providers


Posted on: Wed 09-01-2019

UBTH National Training Program in Geriatrics for Healthcare Providers
 
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital has advertised upcoming training in Geriatrics to hold as follows:
 
Date: Monday, 28th January to Friday, 8th February, 2019. 
Who should attend: ealthcare Professionals 
 
Course Content: 
1. Overview of Geriatrics & geriatric syndromes 
2. Changes in organ systems with ageing & recommendations for disease prevention 
3. Person-centred care 
4. Function focused care for hospitalized older persons 
5. Geriatric assessments 
6. Evidence based Geriatrics & healthcare research in Nigeria 
7 Skin examination & wound care 
8 Team building and communication for effective multi-disciplinary geriatric services 
9. Caregiver burden 
10. Family conferences 
11. Supportive, palliative & end of life care 
 
Whom Should Attend
Healthcare Professionals working in Geriatrics:
Doctors
Nurses 
Physiotherapists 
➢Occupational therapists 
➢Medical Social Workers 
➢Pharmacists 
➢Nutritionists 
➢Speech therapists... 
 
 UBTH National Training Program in Geriatrics for Healthcare Providers
 
Venue: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.
 
Course fee (Non-residential) 
➢ Early bird (deadline 22nd January): 45,000 
➢ After 22nd January: N50,000 
➢ On site: N55,000 
➢ 1-day attendance: 7,000 
 
Please see course web page for more details Website: www.ubth.org/geriatrics 
 
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily 
 
Accommodation: 
➢ UBTH Guest House 
➢ University of Benin Guest House 
 
Contact 
➢ Mrs. Seun Kubeyinje +234 706 509 3979 
➢ Mrs. Sola Emore +234 701 663 3192