Advanced Social Work Field Practice Course in Health and Ageing (SWSP4179)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3S3W
Prerequisite
SWSP3022
Recommended prerequisite
SWSP3029 or SWSP3036 or SWSP3056
Assessment methods
Case Study Scenarios, Practical Skills Demonstration
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Course description
This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and skill base for advanced practice in health and ageing. In weekly seminars and a series of intensive focused workshops, the aim is to develop students' critical reasoning, assessment and intervention skills with individuals, families and groups and caregivers in diverse health contexts. The course uses weekly interactive scenario-based leaning case studies, taught with social work practitioners, to examine and apply concepts of inclusive practice and knowledge-based and ethical decision-making in assessment and intervention, and demonstrates skills in professional writing, team work; individual and systems advocacy skills; and understanding and application of outcome-focused practice and use of evidence for best practice. In addition, students will participate in a series of more focused themed workshops which address generic knowledge and skills for professional social work practice such as working wth alcohol and drug issues and grief and loss. Students will attend weekly 3 hour seminars and weekly 3 hour workshops during the semester.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |