Comprehensive Care of the Older Person

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5124
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Course ID
207796
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
5
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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
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will advance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of health professionals to achieve evidence based best practice in comprehensive care of older people. Philosophies of relationship/person centred and compassionate care; values-based approach to health care; partnership approach to care; biological and social theories of ageing; quality use of medicines; differentiating between normal age-related changes, complex and chronic health conditions and delirium; identifying vulnerable older people; ageism and stigma; comprehensive health assessment of an older person including functional health assessment and risk assessment; contemporary assessment and screening tools; consumer directed care and shared decision making; care coordination; the implications of place on the health outcomes of older people; codes, ethics, standards, guidelines, legislation and reform agendas in aged care; quality improvement and best practice in aged care; health promotion; healthy ageing; the role of leadership in supporting best practice in comprehensive care of the older person.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically appraise and apply contemporary theories, principles and care frameworks to promote comprehensive care of older people.
  • Critically evaluate and demonstrate an applied understanding of the ethical, legislative, regulatory and policy obligations of health professionals to support comprehensive care of older people.
  • Conduct a comprehensive, evidence-based health assessment of an older person.
  • Integrate best available evidence to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive person-centred health care with a healthy ageing focus in partnership with older people, carers and families.
  • Critically reflect on and challenge, own and the practice of others to lead and promote best practice in comprehensive care of older people.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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