UO Essential Skills for Working in Aged Care

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 1013
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Course ID
207754
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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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the aged care sector and importance of key practice skills. Content includes: 1. Introduction to university study skills and online learning; 2. Australian Aged Care context; 3. Essential skills including: first aid, CPR, manual handling, Infection control, hand hygiene; 4. Assessment of cognitive, physical, sensory and social functioning.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate information literacy skills
  • Discuss the role of the Aged Care worker within Australia
  • Demonstrate essential skills necessary for working in aged care
  • Explain assessment strategies used to evaluate a person's function.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Learning Journal, Assignment, Skills Demonstration, Multiple Choice Questions, Case Study