Overview 2020
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This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
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The Bachelor of Ageing and Dementia Studies (M3V) covers contemporary issues relating to aged care and dementia in an ageing Australia. A specialised, comprehensive and evidence-based degree, assisting students in developing their analytical and translational skills.
This degree focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of ageing and aged care, as well as dementia. You will develop skills to work collaboratively with others and disseminate understanding of ageing and aged care, particularly person-centred care, to your teams and work environments. You will develop skills in navigating the trajectory of aged care needs across complex health and social systems within Australia, as well as learn about evidence translation, policy, quality and governance. The degree is only available in Australia and is offered primarily online, with options for intensive on-campus skill-building workshops. You will graduate with a deep understanding of the aged care system in Australia and the impacts of conditions associated with ageing across diverse groups in the community.
Career outcomes
Allows you to provide guidance and leadership within your work environment and when advising families and carers. Ability to assist older adults and their families to be effective consumers in navigating the complexity of the Australian aged care system.
With an ageing population and more focus on healthy ageing within communities – this degree will give you the skills to develop age-friendly communities/positive ageing initiatives alongside health and medical based models.
You will develop skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and disseminate understanding of ageing and aged care, particularly person-centred care, to their teams and work environments.
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