Hobart
Introduction
This unit will explore how biological processes lead to diseases and ill-health. Chronic illness will be a particular focus of this unit, with students exploring some of the chronic illnesses and associated risk factors that can be experienced by older adults, as well as multimorbidity. The unit will examine strategies to minimise the impact of chronicity and multimorbidity. In addition, the impacts of chronicity and multimorbidity on the individual and society will be explored.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Chronicity and Multimorbidity |
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| Unit code | CAD119 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Dr Jenna Ziebell |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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| Assessment | Presentation (30%), Discussion posts (20%), Assignment (30%), Test or quiz (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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