Overview 2023
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Developed and delivered by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, the course explores biological ageing of the body, the health challenges associated with ageing, and the provision of services to build capacity in areas of care navigation. The unit material you will cover includes understanding the major diseases and conditions associated with ageing, including dementia, and applying processes and strategies to assist older adults in navigating and accessing health care systems, services and processes.
Delivered entirely online, you can learn at a time convenient to you in a collaborative online learning environment. Through online activities and peer learning, you will be able to share your professional experience and learn from others in a collaborative online environment. Our assessment tasks will make use of case studies based on biological ageing, ageing in the community, ageing services provision and the aged care sector. So, if you don’t have significant industry experience you will still be able to contextualise your learning. There will be no direct, compulsory placements in industry as part of this course
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Learning Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care Services explores biological ageing of the body, the health challenges associated with ageing, and the provision of services to build capacity in areas of care navigation. It recognises the interdisciplinary nature of ageing and aged care services, and the complexity that the rising impact of dementia brings to these fields.
This part-time, fully online certificate is suitable for you if you are either working in, or planning to work in, aged care or related sectors, such as community-based roles and support services in the context of ageing with health-related diagnoses. Once you complete this certificate, you will be able to assist older adults and their family members to effectively navigate the complexity of the Australian aged care system.
This is a terrific opportunity to get your foot in the door in the aged care sector, as employment projections are upward trending and set to grow by 25% by 2024 * Labour Force Survey June 2019 This course is suitable for students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and minimal or no experience in aged care.
Not only do we provide you with job ready skills, but also the foundation for transition to further study. If you complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care Services and wish to continue further study, you can enter into either the Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services or the Bachelor of Dementia Care in 2022.
If do enrol in the course but are unable to complete the Undergraduate Certificate in 2021, we will support you to transfer into the Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services.
Course structure
Core units
This introductory unit will explore the physical and cognitive changes that occur during the ageing process, and age-related pathological changes that can lead to diseases that cause dementia. This unit will introduce fundamental neuroscience concepts in the healthy adult, ageing…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
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View all details for CAD101 Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia
In this unit you will examine demographic trends in the ageing population along with social and cultural determinants of health and how these factors continue to shape the needs of older people in society. You will investigate how these needs…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CAD115 Health Services for an Ageing Population
This unit will explore how biological processes lead to diseases and ill-health, as well as dying and death. Chronic illness will be a particular focus of this unit, with students exploring some of the chronic illnesses and associated risk factors…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit will provide a critical examination of the state and complexity of the Australian health and social care system as it relates to older adults. You will become adept at accessing online and other resources provided to support aged…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
This course is not currently accepting applications.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants with previous higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed Certificate III or above.
Applications on the basis of work or life experience
This course accepts applications based on work or life experience. Applicants who have not completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but who have relevant work and life experience can complete a personal competency statement.
Enrolment Restrictions
Students enrolling in this course must complete by the end of 2021. This course will not be offered after this time. Students who have not completed the course by the end of 2021 will be supported to find an alternative course to transfer into.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONIf your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
For International students
This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
Credit transfer
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Articulation
Students who complete the undergraduate certificate in Aged Care Services, will be supported to continue study in the Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services or the Bachelor of Dementia Care.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
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