Health of Older People

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 1002
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Course ID
201096
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop students' knowledge, skills and attitudes to assist older people to achieve optimal health and well-being.

  • Growing Older In Australia
  • Health And Ageing: Physical, Mental And Clinical Considerations
  • Palliatve And End-Of-Life Care
  • Workshops And Simulations

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the concepts of healthy ageing for individuals, groups, communities, and populations including the factors that influence the ability to age well in contemporary society
  • Explore the role of the Registered nurse in supporting a healthy ageing approach to care of older people across home, community, hospital, and aged care settings
  • Apply knowledge of the ageing process to inform clinical decision making and person-centred nursing care for older people
  • Describe strategies to communicate effectively with older people and their families
  • Conduct and document a health assessment on an older person
  • Describe the concepts of grief and loss, bereavement, and palliative care
  • Describe strategies to promote safety and well-being of older people that comply with relevant legislation, standards, and policies

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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