Getting to Grips with Sarcopenia

Course Overview

This short CPD course provides learners with an overview of sarcopenia and how exercise can help.
Reference is made to BEPOP - Benchmarking Exercise Programme for Older People.

Target Audience: Anyone who sees older people.

CPD credits: One

Cost: This microlearning is FREE to BGS members and £15 for non-members

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Learning Objectives

Be able to define, identify and diagnose sarcopenia
Understand the causes and consequences of sarcopenia
Understand which interventions can prevent and treat sarcopenia
Understand how identifying sarcopenia links to health prevention
Learn more about using Quality Improvement (QI) to improve sarcopenia care

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How to access this microlearning

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