MEDS3004

MEDS3004: Integrated Gerontology

Health Sciences

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About this Unit

In this unit, students learn about the pathophysiologic and psychosocial changes associated with ageing. The impact of global ageing, burden of care, ethical, and medicolegal issues in gerontology are considered in relation to occupational therapy frameworks (Person Environment Occupation Performance/Participation (PEOP)). The unit is strongly focused on the development of Occupational Therapy skills within all practice contexts relevant in Western Australia (community, tertiary and residential aged care) with a specific focus on learning through application in residential aged care. Furthermore, integrated gerontology explores personal, cultural and societal understandings of ageing. Assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, illness prevention and health promotion of age related health conditions is a focus of learning in this unit.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours12 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Allied Health (1278)

Field of Education060199 Medical Studies not elsewhere classified

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Tuition Pattern

Fieldwork1 x 112.5 hours once only
Science Laboratory1 x 3 hours weekly

Prerequisites

PrerequisitesComplete All

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