Details for EXP005 Working with Older People

Students will learn essential skills to bridge the gap of understanding between older and younger peoeple, such as the advocacy and understanding of all people, including the eldery and their role and value in society. Emphasis is placed on supporting the rights of elderly people, whilst fostering a respectful work intervention framework, exploring key concepts such as human rights.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EXP005
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Develop relationships with older people, appreciating social, cultural and spiritual differences;
2. Demonstrate skills required to provide serives to older people including suitable referral or advocacy;
3. Demonstrate the skills required to support the rights of older people and develop a respectful intervention framework;
4. Promote the issues of health and re-ablement of older people.

Subject Content

• Theological perspective of ageing
• Human rights
• Aged rights
• Gerontology
• Theories of human development
• Lifestyle changes
• Physical changes
• Healthy grieving
• Possibilities for growth in the later years of life

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• Distance/eLearning (online)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Report (30%)
• Presentation (30%)
• Professional Portfolio (40%)

Prescribed Text

• Tanner, D. 2010, Managing the Ageing Experience, Policy Press, Bristol.

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts