Courses & Units

Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia CAD703

Introduction

This unit develops critical thinking and deeper evaluation of research for advanced students studying policy and the design of systems relevant for people living with dementia. Students form a peer critique group to examine articles in domains of particular interest. Papers are selected to evaluate in an online journal club environment, with input and guidance from academics experienced in the field. Students then propose individual topics relevant to their professional and/or personal context, and undertake a critical literature review and evaluation.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia
Unit code CAD703
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Doctor Kathleen Doherty
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 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
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critically examine evidence to support dementia-related policy
  • Critically analyse the interactions between policies and systems in their attempt to address the needs of people living with dementia
  • Analyse the importance of the lived experience of people with dementia and their families as essential to the design and implementation of dementia-related policies

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
061399 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $1,500.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CAD603

Teaching

AssessmentJournal club participation and critique (50%)|Negotiated topic proposal (10%)|Negotiated topic report (40%)
TimetableView 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.

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