CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE

GER4CSS

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will develop understanding of the organisation and functions of the aged care service sector in Australia. Services are analysed from the perspectives of healthy ageing and population diversity. The course is organised into five modules: (i) Introduction to the aged care systems in Australia, (ii) The Active Service Model (iii) The interaction between family care and services systems, (iv) Care and support services for older people with special needs, and (v)Dementia care services.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Karen Teshuva

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the aged services in Australia
02. To be able to describe the reablement/wellness model of aged care service delivery and demonstrate an understanding of the Victorian Active Service Model.
03. To be able to discuss the relationship between formal and informal care and impacts on frail older people.
04. To be able to describe the issues in the provision of aged care and support services for groups with particular needs.
05. To demonstrate knowledge about the care services for people with dementia whose particular needs are related to their condition
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.