Hobart
This unit is fully online
Introduction
This unit provides an overview of the journey through dementia from the perspective of people with dementia and their carers, identifying and responding to their needs. The unit introduces students to evidence-based approaches to supportive care, with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of the person with dementia.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD104 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | |
| Teaching staff | Jo Healy |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Internet-dependent activities |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Essay (45%), Case study (45%), Online quizzes (10%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
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