Courses & Units
Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia CAD104
Hobart
Introduction
This unit provides an overview of the journey through dementia from the perspective of people with dementia and those who provide care and support to them. Students will learn about ways to identify and respond to needs that arise on this trajectory. The unit introduces students to evidence-based approaches to supportive care, with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of the person with dementia. Care transitions on the dementia trajectory and the effects of caregiving are also explored. Several models of supportive care are examined, along with some of the issues that may arise in supportive care approaches.
Summary
Unit name | Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia |
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Unit code | CAD104 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Coordinator | Doctor Melissa Abela |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Introductory |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain how transition points on the trajectory of dementia affect the care needs of people with dementia and those who care for them
- Demonstrate knowledge of supportive care practices and how these relate to the physical and cognitive effects of dementia
- Apply knowledge of supportive care models for people with dementia and those who provide care to them
- Communicate relevant information about supportive care for people living with dementia to a range of audiences.
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 |
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060301 | $493.00 | $493.00 | not applicable | $1,260.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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
Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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Assessment | Quizzes (10%)|Narrated presentation (35%)|Essay (45%)|Short answer questions (10%) |
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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