Courses & Units
Culturally Respectful and Safe Care for Aboriginal People with Dementia CAD122
Introduction
In this unit you will learn the principles of culturally respectful, safe and trauma informed care for Aboriginal adults, including those with people with dementia. In the context of the social determinants of health relevant to Aboriginal communities, this unit will focus on strength, resilience, and holistic approaches to care provision. Core concepts are drawn from the quality of life tool Good Spirit, Good Life, the online Caring for Spirit program, Let’s CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and Aboriginal women learning on Country. Your study experience has been co-designed with Aboriginal Elders from lutruwita (Tasmania), the Koori Regions of Victoria and New South Wales, and the Noongar Country of Western Australia. In this fully online unit, you will learn through a variety of learning approaches coupled with authentic assessments.
Summary
| Unit name | Culturally Respectful and Safe Care for Aboriginal People with Dementia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD122 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the specific needs and challenges faced by older Aboriginal people in the context of healthcare and aged care services.
- Describe what culturally respectful, safe and trauma informed care means for Aboriginal people with dementia.
- Apply knowledge of culturally safe care for Aboriginal people in community settings.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069900 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $1,389.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Discussion Board Activities (20%)|Written Assignment (35%)|Oral Presentation (45%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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