Geriatric Student Course Schedule



 

 

Long Island Geriatric Education Center

Interdisciplinary Overview of Geriatrics & Gerontology 2011

 

(All classes will be held from 3 – 5 pm)

Date Topic
Speakers Hours Location
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

- Aging in America: The Face of Tomorrow

-How We Age as Individuals: Theories & Physiology of Aging
P. Kuemmel, MS, RPAC 2 hours HSC LH1, L2
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

- Pharmacologic Changes of Aging/Drug Prescribing in the Elderly

- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

J. Beizer, Pharm.D.

L. Strano-Paul, MD

1 hour

1 hour
HSC LH1, L2
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

- Resources for the Elderly

- Caregiver Issues

L. Strano-Paul, MD

G. O'Connell, MSW

D. Jyringi, MPS

1 hour

1 hour

HSC LH1, L2 + Breakout
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

-Iatrogenic Disease

- Psychology of Aging

C. Foley, MD

A. Lurie, PhD

1 hour

1 hour

HSC LH1, L2
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training (GITT)

P. Kuemmel, MS, RPAC and GITT Faculty

2 hours

HSC LH2, L2 + Breakout
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

- Functional Vision and Aging

- Elder Abuse

Roy Gordon Cole, OD

A. Torres, MD

1 hour

1 hour

 HSC LH2, L2
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

- Geriatric Rehabilitation Overview

- Interactive Stations

- Aging and Exercise

M. Hyland/L. Egan, PT

B. Davis, PT

2 hours

HSC LH1, L2 + Breakout

Course Directors: Peter D. Kuemmel, MS, RPAC                         Contact info: pkuemmel@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

                                Lisa Strano-Paul, MD                                        LIGEC L2-155 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8288

                                                                                          631-444-8279 Fax: 631-444-8240

                                                                                                    LIGEC@stonybrook.edu

Core Faculty : Thomas Cassidy, MA (Social Welfare)                                    

                          Kathleen Shurpin, RN, PhD (Nursing) 

 

 

Blackboard: Long Island Geriatric  Education Center

 


              

            

If you would like to register for any of the upcoming lectures, or require more information, please email LIGEC@stonybrook.edu

                                         

If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services,128 ECC Building (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.  Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following web site:http://www.ehs.sunysb.edu and search Fire safety and Evacuation and Disabilities.

Last updated by catherine.jannace on March 28, 2011

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