Older Adults' Health (NURS1104)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 4 Hours/ Week
Workshop 4 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
NURS2007
Recommended companion
BIOM1061, NURS1105
Restricted
BN and BN/BMid
Assessment methods
Online quiz, case study and brochure, exam.
Course enquiries
Course description
In this course students will explore principles related to promoting, maintaining and restoring the health of older adults using a biographical approach to care planning. The course will develop students' understanding of theoretical knowledge underpinning caring for older adults across a range of healthcare and community settings. Adopting a healthy ageing model, students will explore the physical, psychological and sociological theories of ageing. Students will develop knowledge around healthy ageing, common health issues for older adults and preventive strategies. They will examine the role of the registered nurse as a member of an inter-professional team, in supporting older adults and their significant others. Learning extends to legal and ethical principles associated with caring for older adults. Learning activities are aimed at developing and integrating students' theoretical understanding of older adults' health with the practical knowledge inherent in working with older adults and their significant others. The course content will be delivered over a 13 week period, utilising lectures and flipped classroom teaching approaches in theoretical workshop sessions, online learning activities and self-directed learning.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |