Online
This unit is fully online.
Introduction
This unit provides an overview of the journey through dementia from the perspective of people with dementia and those who provide care and support to them. Students will learn about ways to identify and respond to needs that arise on this trajectory. The unit introduces students to evidence-based approaches to supportive care, with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of the person with dementia. Care transitions on the dementia trajectory and the effects of caregiving are also explored. Several models of supportive care are examined, along with some of the issues that may arise in supportive care approaches.
Summary
| Unit name | Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia |
| Unit code | CAD104 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Melissa Abela |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe how different transition points in the trajectory of dementia influence the care needs of individuals experiencing cognitive decline
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based supportive care models in the delivery of holistic dementia care
- Apply supportive care models along the dementia trajectory which acknowledges individual differences
- Discuss how environments can influence the experience of care delivery and enablement
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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| Assessment | Interactive Oral Assessment (10%)|Quizzes (10%)|Narrated presentation (35%)|Essay (45%) |
| 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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