96726 Caring for an Older Person

6cp; 5 x Zoom meetings, plus weekly independent online study and participation in online activities
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate

Description

This subject is designed to develop students' knowledge and skills in caring for an older person across a range of healthcare settings. A particular emphasis is placed on evidence-based assessment and care of the older person with chronic illness and/or geriatric syndromes. In response to a rapidly ageing population, students are encouraged to embrace the multiple opportunities and challenges in caring for an older person with the aim of providing person-centred care and ensuring the best possible health outcomes for older people.

Typical availability

Spring session, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

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Commonwealth-supported students: view subject fees at Fees Search: Commonwealth-supported
Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research
International students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to International Fees Search
Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.