Applied Gerontology (PSYC8291)

Information valid for Semester 2, 2021

Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

Schools

Medicine Faculty, Psychology School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

External

Class hours

5W

Incompatible

PSYC8131

Restricted

MPsychClin, DPsych, MCouns or with permission of Director of Clinical programs

Assessment methods

Group presentation, video project and competency assessment.

Course enquiries

Dr Leander Mitchell

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

This course offers an opportunity to study applied theory and practice relating to ageing in terms of positive ageing, assisting those with age-related illnesses, and the successful negotiation of life transitions. It will be particularly useful for mental health workers hoping to improve their knowledge and skills in working with older persons.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person 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) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery 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
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile