ger5dcm dementia care
DEMENTIA CARE - A MULTIDIMENSIONAL APPROACH
GER5DCM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop a practitioner's knowledge and skills to deliver high quality dementia care. Dementia is examined using a multidimensional approach, which is designed to encourage interdisciplinary practice. Content focuses on biological, social and psychological aspects of care, as well as specific clinical treatments and interventions. Therapeutic relationships and carer health are also considered.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaren Teshuva
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Dementia care - a multidimensional approach readings pack | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Distance Education, 2014, Semester 2, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren Teshuva
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"This subject will be offered via Distance Education, equivalent to three hours class time per week over 12 weeks (plus readings, exercises and assignments)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - one 1,500 word assignment | Assignment 1 is based on the content from Session 4. Select one of the 2 topics provided. | 35 |
| Assignment 2 - one 2,000 word assignment | Assignment 2 is based on the material from Session 9. | 45 |
| Exercise 1 - 500 words | Choose one exercise to submit from Sessions 1, 2 or 3 | 10 |
| Exercise 2 - 500 words | Choose one exercise to submit from Sessions 5, 7, 8 or 10 | 10 |