Courses & Units
Advanced Topics in Community and Public Health Approaches to Dementia CAD704
Online
Introduction
As an advanced student studying community and public health approaches to dementia, this unit develops your critical thinking and deeper evaluation of research. You will join 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. You will then propose individual topics in public health responses to dementia rehabilitation, prevention, risk reduction, awareness or friendliness relevant to your professional and/or personal interest, undertake a critical literature review and evaluation, and design a public health initiative.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Community and Public Health Approaches to Dementia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD704 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Emma Lea |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2025 | 25/3/2025 | 14/4/2025 | 1/6/2025 |
* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse national and global public health and research initiatives for dementia support and dementia risk reduction
- Synthesise published reports to evaluate public health initiatives relevant to dementia support and dementia risk reduction.
- Design multi-strategy public health initiatives in dementia rehabilitation, prevention, risk reduction, awareness and/or friendliness, with consideration of social determinants and health equity.
- Develop plans for initiatives including budgets, human and enabling resources, evaluation of impact and outcomes, and partnerships with key stakeholders such as people living with dementia.
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 | $1,164.00 | $1,164.00 | not applicable | $1,655.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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
CAD604Teaching
| Assessment | Negotiated topic rationale (15%)|Journal club participation and oral presentation (25%)|Journal club participation and critique (30%)|Negotiated topic initiative plan (30%) |
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| 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. |
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