ger5ppa policy, planning and practice in aged care
POLICY, PLANNING AND PRACTICE IN AGED CARE
GER5PPA
Not currently offered
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Learning resources
Policy, Planning and Practice in Aged Care readings
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorA Herd
Year2015
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PublisherLincoln Centre
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Longevity and Social Change in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBorowski,A., Encel,S. & Ozanne,E.
Year2007
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PublisherUNSW PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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