ger5dcm dementia care
DEMENTIA CARE - A MULTIDIMENSIONAL APPROACH
GER5DCM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop a practitioner's knowledge and skills to deliver high quality dementia care. Dementia is examined using a multidimensional approach, which is designed to encourage interdisciplinary practice. Content focuses on biological, social and psychological aspects of care, as well as specific clinical treatments and interventions. Therapeutic relationships and carer health are also considered.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaren Teshuva
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 | Dementia care - a multidimensional approach readings pack | Prescribed | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. # Distinguish between the aetiology of common types of dementia: AD; Vascular; Lewy body
- Activities:
- Session 1 and 2 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the diagnostic process, including differential diagnoses.
- Activities:
- Session 3 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
03. # Demonstrate an understanding of treatment and intervention options
- Activities:
- Session 4 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
04. # Discuss the social and lifestyle issues which may arise for the person with dementia, their family/carers
- Activities:
- Session 5 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
05. # Describe the impact of a diagnosis of dementia on the person and their family/carers.
- Activities:
- Session 9 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
06. # Be able to assess the needs of the person with dementia, their family/carers and develop a person-centred plan of care
- Activities:
- Session 6 and 7 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
07. # Demonstrate knowledge of the resources available to assist the person with dementia and their family/carers.
- Activities:
- All sessions questions for consideration, readings, exercises
08. # Be able to debate the key issues and controversies related to dementia and the care of the person with dementia
- Activities:
- Session 8 and 10 course materials, questions for consideration, readings, exercises
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren Teshuva
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"This subject will be offered via Distance Education, equivalent to three hours class time per week over 12 weeks (plus readings, exercises and assignments)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - one 1,500 word assignment | Assignment 1 is based on the content from Session 4. Select one of the 2 topics provided. | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Assignment 2 - one 2,000 word assignment | Assignment 2 is based on the material from Session 9. | 45 | 06, 08 |
| Exercise 1 - 500 words | Choose one exercise to submit from Sessions 1, 2 or 3 | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Exercise 2 - 500 words | Choose one exercise to submit from Sessions 5, 7, 8 or 10 | 10 | 05, 06, 07, 08 |