Policies and Systems in Dementia 1 unit (CAD503)

Online

Introduction

In this unit, you will explore how policies and systems influence the care and support offered to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. You will analyse national and international strategies, assessing their effects on access, quality and fairness in service provision. Through the content modules and assessment tasks, you will tailor your learnings to your own interests and apply key insights to your personal and professional context. This approach ensures that learning is meaningful and relevant, empowering you to translate theory into practice and make informed contributions within your chosen field.    

Summary

Unit name	Policies and Systems in Dementia 1
Unit code	CAD503
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Joanna Sun
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Investigate the role and impact of policies and systems in dementia locally and globally.
• Critically analyse the major drivers of local and public policy in relation to dementia
• Examine policy and system evaluation relevant to health and well-being for people living with dementia
• Critically analyse major national approaches to the design of health care systems in relation to the needs of people 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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$1,738.00

• 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.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online learning - approx. 10 hours per week
Assessment	Intro to Evidence (20%)|Short Answer Questions (30%)|MyContext literature review and reflection (50%)
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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