25 ECTS credits
750 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 6021964ENR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Pass/Non pass
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculteit Geneeskunde en Farmacie
Department
Clinical sciences
Educational team
Siddhartha Lieten (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
60 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
675 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

Clinical application of the theoretical knowledge about diagnosis, treatment and prevention of frailty, of geriatric syndromes, of age-related disorders and of complex cases with damage to more than 2 organ systems and additional mental and social problems.

- The ASO is required to complete the ABC questionnaire after each internship period.

Course material
Practical course material (Required) : Tijdschriften in het vakgebied
Additional info

WORKING METHODS 

  • Supervision of the fine-tuning, diagnosis and treatment of the patients for whom the ASO is responsible: (at least 1x/day, 1h) organized by staff members/specialists in Geriatrics.  

  • Interactive discussion of complex cases: (at least 1x/week, 1.5h) organized at the hospitalization department of Geriatrics in the presence of the head of department and/or training supervisor.  

  • Systematic multidisciplinary case discussion: (at least 2x/week, 1.5h) in the hospitalization department of Geriatrics and the geriatric day-clinic in the presence of the head of department and/or training supervisor. 

  • Consultations: individual systematic discussion of the consultation all patients with a staff member or head of department or training supervisor. 

Learning Outcomes

Attitudes

OLR 4: Can communicate correctly with a patient and his/her environment in a humane and empathic way, taking into account the ethical, social and multicultural aspects (diversity) and within the relevant legislation (C) 

OLR 19: Satisfies the general and specific final objectives, inherent to the specialism, concerning diagnostics and syndromes/diseases (M, W).  

knowledge

OLR 1: Has acquired profound medical knowledge and insights in the specialism (M, W).  

insight

OLR 3: Has further enhanced the problem-solving capacity and applies this in practice (M, W).  

OLR 15: Takes into account the economic aspects of medicine and uses the available resources accordingly, avoiding under- and overuse (M).  

OLR 18: Is capable of introducing “standards of care” and quality requirements with regard to the different aspects of formulating one’s own specialism (M, Ma).  

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Portfolio with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: portfolio met functioneringsgesprekken en evaluatiegesprek aan het einde van het niveau expert (100%)

Additional info regarding evaluation

Portfolio with performance interviews and assessment interview at the end, level expert plus (100%).  

Elucidation: continuous feedback on performances by the colleague specialist supervisors and/or head of department/training coordinator. Portfolio with short clinical evaluation (KKB).  

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Specialist Medicine: Geriatrics (only offered in Dutch)