Courses & Units
Nutrition, Dysphagia and Dementia CAD205
Introduction
This intermediate unit highlights the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration for people with dementia and the swallowing problems (dysphagia) that can be a factor in malnutrition and dehydration resulting in declining health, repeated hospitalisations, and decreased quality of life. Evidence-based approaches to optimising health and quality of life with regard to nutrition and swallowing will be explored.
Summary
| Unit name | Nutrition, Dysphagia and Dementia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD205 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Examine factors that affect the nutrition and swallowing of people living with dementia and how these may relate to quality of life, health, and wellbeing.
- Discuss and examine the effectiveness of care strategies as therapeutic interventions used to support the nutrition and swallowing of people living with dementia.
- Identify the role and value of services that provide nutritional and swallowing specialist care for the person with dementia.
- Communicate contemporary nutritional and swallowing information and practices related to people with dementia to an intended audience, e.g., academics, peers, or the broader community.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAD101 AND 12.5 Credit Points of units at Introductory levelTeaching
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| Assessment | Discussion posts (10%)|Case study (30%)|Presentation (30%)|Short answer responses (30%) | |
| 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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