PUBH 7026 Supporting Aged Communities

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400241

Coordinator Tiffany Northall Opens in new window

Description The subject aims to analyse the dynamic systems of aged care services, to challenge orthodox strategies for reform in aged care and to identify ways in which primary health care can be employed as a process of change in aged care services.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Community Health

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge of aged care and older people living in communities. A general understanding of aged care including potential challenges and enablers. 

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Report 1000 words 40 N Individual
Presentation 5 minutes 20 N Individual
Reflection 1000 words 40 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • There is no essential textbook.

Teaching Periods