Courses & Units
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults CAD210
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
| Unit name | Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD210 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Mr James Brady |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Describe and discuss mental health and wellbeing in older adults
- Describe common ways that mental health and wellbeing in older adults can be assessed
- Describe and evaluate strategies to support mental health and wellbeing in older age
- Examine and discuss attitudes and misconceptions about mental health and wellbeing in older age
- Describe and identify person-centred services and support for mental health and wellbeing for older adults
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069999 | $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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any disciplineTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (15%)|Essay (35%)|Discussion posts (10%)|Case study (40%) |
| 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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