Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney
Introduction
In this unit you will adopt a person-centred focus to explore contemporary and enabling approaches in the care of older people using a life-course lens. Skills to work in partnership with older people through geriatric assessment processes, shared decision-making and rights-based care will be developed. This unit incorporates specialised knowledge and the principles of interprofessional collaboration to meet the complex care needs of older people through integrated care models across various settings. You will be provided with a range of opportunities, including simulation, to plan and critique evidence-informed nursing interventions with respect to core issues of healthy ageing, shared decision-making and the rights of the older person.
Summary
| Unit name | Older Persons and Ageing |
| Unit code | NUR245 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Sarah Joy Chong |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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| Sydney | Semester 1 |
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- 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 |
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| Semester 1 | 22/02/2027 | 16/03/2027 | 19/04/2027 | 13/06/2027 |
* 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
- Apply person-centred, ethical and professional nursing practice that upholds the dignity, rights, preferences and independence of older people and their families through advocacy, compassionate care and shared decision-making.
- Interpret assessment findings to identify priorities, make safe nursing decisions, and plan evidence-informed care for older people with complex and changing health needs.
- Develop nursing strategies that promote healthy ageing, participation, independence, enablement and quality of life for older people across diverse care settings.
- Facilitate enablement, participation and shared decision-making that support the goals, capabilities and independence of older people while challenging ageist assumptions and practices.
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 |
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| 060301 | $613.00 | $613.00 | not applicable | $3,337.00 |
- 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 UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester: 3 hour workshop, 4 times per semester; one 2 hour practical; In-class Test of 2 hours; a Test (VIVA Voce) of 20 minutes and Independent Learning - approximately 8 hours per week.
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| Assessment | Risk Assessment (20%)|Assessment of an older person. (40%)|VIVA Voce (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Bernoth, M., & Winkler,D. (2022), Healthy ageing and aged care (2nd ed.) Oxford University Press. Available as e-text and hard-copy in Utas Library (Reserve) or purchase https://www.oup.com.au/books/higher-education/health,-nursing-and-social-work/9780190326241-healthy-ageing-and-aged-care-ebook . |
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| Recommended | Additional 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. |
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