Courses & Units
Healthy Ageing CNA750
Introduction
In this unit you will apply the principles of a strengths-based approach in developing your contemporary health professional practice to promote healthy ageing. You will analyse the social, political, cultural and environmental determinants of health and wellness in the older person. Through your growing understanding of the theories of ageing – biological, sociological, psychological and spiritual – you will be able to critically discuss, for example, stereotypes of ageing and their effect on health. By understanding normal ageing and its effect on body systems and functioning, this unit will enhance your assessment of chronic disease, frailty, geriatric syndromes, poly-pharmacy and elder abuse in your practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Healthy Ageing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA750 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Hazel Bucher |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesize theories of ageing, including biological, sociological, psychological and spiritual
- Critically analyse how societal and carer attitudes affect the person as they grow older
- Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for people with chronic and complex health problems
- Apply and evaluate planning, problem solving and decision making in the context of nursing and be able to apply and evaluate evidence for best practice gerontic nursing.
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 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
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.
Teaching
| Assessment | Interview and Analysis with Evidence-based Intervention (60%)|Online Discussion and Reflection Essay (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required texts for this unit. |
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| Recommended | Moyle, W, Parker, D & Bramble, M 2014 ‘Care of older adults’, Cambridge University Press, Sydney. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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