Courses & Units
Principles of Palliative Care CAD203
Introduction
This unit provides an overview of contemporary palliative care principles. You will learn about the underpinnings of palliative care practices, with a particular focus on such practices for people with dementia and the people close to them. A core consideration of dementia is it progressive, life-limiting nature. Dementia is an incurable, terminal, neurodegenerative condition, with multiple symptoms arising across its trajectory. A palliative approach (that promotes quality of life for those living with terminal conditions) for the care of those living with dementia is therefore appropriate.
Summary
Unit name | Principles of Palliative Care |
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Unit code | CAD203 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Coordinator | Doctor Sharyn Hunter |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | 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 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss contemporary palliative care practices appropriate for Australians living with different types of dementia, their families and carers.
- Explain the life-limiting nature of dementia and the benefits offered by a palliative approach to dementia across the trajectory of the condition.
- Describe common symptoms of dementia, including but not limited to advanced dementia and appropriate end-of-life care responses for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
- Apply evidence-based contemporary palliative care practices to support the holistic needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers.
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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069900 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $1,260.00 |
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
CAD104Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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Assessment | Quizzes (10%)|Discussion Posts (12%)|Case Study (45%)|Posts and Reflection (33%) |
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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