Hobart
Introduction
In this unit you will gain knowledge of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia, and of contemporary strategies to dementia therapies. You will be introduced to varied approaches to supporting quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based and individual approaches, as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia |
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Unit code | CAD116 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Coordinator | Melissa Abela |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Off-campus; internet-dependent activities including: 1 x 1.5 hour online lecture weekly 1 x 1 hour online tutorial fortnightly. |
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Assessment | Quizzes (10%), Short answer questions (up to 250 words each, 30%), Discussion posts (online) (30%), Presentation (30%). |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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