ger5ppa policy, plan
POLICY, PLANNING AND PRACTICE IN AGED CARE
GER5PPA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will review the policy and service framework for aged care in Australia and the impact of current policies and service provision on the quality of life and welfare of older Australians including frail older people. The subject explores the social and political contexts of policies, historical legacies, funding mechanisms and programs that address the needs of older people. Current approaches to the provision of health services for older people, community aged care programs and residential care are examined, in terms of the extent to which these program meet the needs of older people and provide quality care. This subject is only available in distance education mode in 2015.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
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 | Policy, Planning and Practice in Aged Care readings | Prescribed | A Herd 2015 | Lincoln Centre |
| Readings | Longevity and Social Change in Australia | Recommended | Borowski,A., Encel,S. & Ozanne,E. (Eds) | UNSW PRESS, 2007 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. to analyse the current age profile of the Australian population and population trends; and to recognise ways in which society has or could change in response to population ageing
- Activities:
- Module 1 notes, readings and excercises
02. to identify key principles underlying international, national and local responses to population ageing
- Activities:
- Module 2 notes, readings and excercises
03. to summarise perspectives on needs of older people; how needs impact on demand and supply of health care; ways of assessing needs; and methods for determining priorities
- Activities:
- Module 3 notes, readings and excercises
04. to relate service delivery for older people to concepts of quality of life and to formulate alternative approaches to services
- Activities:
- Module 4 notes, readings and excercises
05. to critique opportunties for and barriers to the participation of older people in decision making and policy formulation
- Activities:
- Module 5 notes, readings and excercises
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Twelve 10.0 hours directed reading per week and delivered via online.
"Distance Education: A flexible learning package equivalent to three hours of classroom contact per week. Students have regular contact via the unit coordinator using the LMS, telephone and email."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | For details check subject information | 30 | 01, 02 |
| one 2,500-word essay | For details check subject information In addition two 250-word submissions are needed. This is a hurdle requirement. For details check subject guide. | 70 | 03, 04, 05 |