Hobart
Introduction
In this unit, you will learn about the factors that influence dementia risk and explore current evidence around dementia prevention. The principals and strategies surrounding health promotion will also be explored, and you will apply your dementia prevention knowledge to an individual and community context.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Individual and Community Approaches to Dementia Prevention |
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| Unit code | CAD207 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Shannon Klekociuk |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAD116
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 (15%); Literature Review (700 words, 15%); Case study (1500 words, 30%);Assignment (2000 words, 40%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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