NURS6250
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students will examine the determinants of health of older people, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse groups. Evidence that supports the health of older people will also be covered. Students will then apply this knowledge to assess and plan care of an older person using best practice approaches. The student will also develop a strategy that supports older people’s health.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe and evaluate the health of older people
2. Explain the factors that influence the health of older people
3. Define and discuss the benefits of supporting Healthy Ageing
4. Use evidence to assess the health of an older person and plan care
5. Develop a health promotion strategy for a target group of older people
Content
- Global and national demographic, health and socioeconomic characteristics of older people.
- Current evidence about normal ageing processes including biological, sociocultural and psychological ageing.
- Healthy Ageing.
- Health promotion of older people.
Assumed knowledge
The assumed knowledge in this course requires an understanding of the following issues related to health care practice:Foundations of health and health breakdown theory; legal and ethical issues; fundamentals of research; human bioscience; psychology, and sociology.Students will also be expected to have a high standard of: academic reading and writing ability; ability to access and evaluate information from a variety of sources; skills in critical analysis, critical judgement, synthesis and evaluation; and the ability to reflect on their practice in their discipline.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assessment 1 - Written Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Assessment 2 - Written Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Quiz: Assessment 3 - Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.