Hobart
Introduction
The unit has a focus on mental health and wellbeing in older adults. You will explore attitudes and misconceptions about the mental health and wellbeing of older adults. You will develop knowledge about how mental health status is assessed by clinicians, and the services and evidenced-based strategies and approaches that support the wellbeing of older adults.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults |
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Unit code | CAD210 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
Coordinator | Kate Ellen Elliott |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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Assessment | Discussion posts (online) (10%), Quizzes (15%), Case study (equivalent to 1500 words, 40%), Essay (1200 words, 35%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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