SCWK3001

SCWK3001: Social Work with Older People

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Which units require SCWK3001?

SCWK3001 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is SCWK3001 about?

This unit explores how experiences of ageing are mediated by gender, age, sexuality, cultural heritage, lived experience and the human body. Students will be required to analyse current discourses about ageing, care, risk and resilience and examine their impact on shaping policy and practice. The unit will evaluate theoretical approaches to understanding experiences of ageing and integrate assessment and intervention skills for working effectively with older people.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Allied Health (1278)

Field of Education090501 Social Work

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How this unit is taught

Online Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

INDH1006Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
Health and Health Behaviour 130
Health and Health Behaviour 100
CMHL1003Health and Health Behaviour

Prerequisites group 2Select One

BEHV2001Social Work Lifespan, Resilience and Risk
Social Work Lifespan, Resilience and Risk 241
SW 231 - Statutory Work

Prerequisites group 3Select One

SCWK2000Social Work Integrity and Accountability in Practice
Social Work Integrity and Accountability in Practice 241
Law (Social Issues) 210