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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed to expand students knowledge of contemporary care in relation to the older persons cognitive, psychological, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being. Students will explore and analyse the evidence-based delivery of care and services to meet the needs of older persons experiencing a range of neurocognitive and mental health disorders and support their social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being. The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards provide the framework within which students will develop the knowledge and skills to support multiple care domains care of the older person in a variety of settings.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Neurocognitive disorder mind map and reflection on application to practice | 30% |
| Case Study | Assessment, planning and evaluation of multidisciplinary care and service | 40% |
| Presentation | Appraisal of an innovative service for older adult care | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed to expand students knowledge of contemporary care in relation to the older persons cognitive, psychological, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being. Students will explore and analyse the evidence-based delivery of care and services to meet the needs of older persons experiencing a range of neurocognitive and mental health disorders and support their social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being. The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards provide the framework within which students will develop the knowledge and skills to support multiple care domains care of the older person in a variety of settings.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Neurocognitive disorder mind map and reflection on application to practice | 30% |
| Case Study | Assessment, planning and evaluation of multidisciplinary care and service | 40% |
| Presentation | Appraisal of an innovative service for older adult care | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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