Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care for Elderly
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Postgraduate Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
This postgraduate diploma is designed for healthcare professionals who want to deepen their understanding of caring for elderly patients. It covers key areas such as the unique health challenges faced by older adults, including chronic diseases, mental health issues, and age-related conditions. The program aims to equip students with practical skills to improve primary care services for seniors, focusing on holistic approaches that promote health and well-being in this age group. Throughout the course, students will learn about current best practices, effective communication with elderly patients, and strategies to manage complex health needs in a primary care setting.
The curriculum emphasizes a practical understanding of aging and the importance of personalized, patient-centered care practices. It also highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging students to work alongside other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive support for elderly patients. This program is suitable for those looking to enhance their skills in geriatric care and improve the quality of life for older adults in their communities. Participants can benefit from updated knowledge, real-world applications, and a focus on improving health outcomes in primary care environments through this focused postgraduate study.
The programme consists of core modules followed by an elective module. Candidates are required to take all core modules and select one of the three elective modules offered.
Core
- Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine
- General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Communication, Counselling and Cognitive Spectrum Disorders, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ageing
- General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Metabolic, Renal, and Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Preventive Health, Rehabilitation, and Integrated Care of the Older Person
- Postural Instability and Falls
- General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Nervous, Endocrine, Gastroenterology, and Genitourinary Diseases
- Primary Care Geriatrics
- Researcher in Elderly Care
- Lecturer
- Licensee for Nursing Home
- Analyst for Primary Care Geriatrics
- Advisor for pharmaceuticals / nutritional products for the elderly
- Track to specialist training
- Educators for allied healthcare and carers of the elderly


