Courses & Units
Mental Health Well-Being and Dementia Care CNA427
Introduction
This unit explores the concepts of mental health well-being and dementia care. The content of this unit is informed by expert practitioners, including the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, to ensure you will study current and supportive approaches to care. You will develop proficiency in differentiating the three 'D's' of dementia, delirium and depression, and managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). A key focus will be on enabling service- design that considers each person as an individual, as well as a product of their country, religion, ethnic background, language, and family system.
Summary
| Unit name | Mental Health Well-Being and Dementia Care |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA427 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Michele Prior |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply your knowledge of pathophysiology to the assessment of dementia and mental health in older adults.
- Critically appraise your own and current concepts of mental health wellbeing in the older adult.
- Analyse philosophies and practice to support the older person with BPSD.
- Demonstrate your understanding of service-design models for BPSD through your critical evaluation of existing designs and your ability to design a service that considers each person as an individual, as well as a product of their country, religion, ethnic background, language, and family system.
- Demonstrate an ability to transmit your knowledge and ideas to others using professional language.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060311 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
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.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
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| Assessment | Quiz (20%)|Critical Reflection on Practice (30%)|Service Design (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need access to the following texts: Byrne, G & Neville, C 2010, Community mental health for older people, Elsevier, Sydney. Martins, R 2013, Understanding Alzheimer’s. The complete Australian guide to the management and prevention of dementia, MacMillan, Australia. |
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| Recommended | Moyle, W, Parker, D & Bramble, M 2014, Care of older adults: A strengths-based approach, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, VIC, Ch. 7. Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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