HSC6003 Health and Ageing (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous)
About This Course
-To demonstrate a clear understanding of the factors contributing To the ageing process
- To Discuss and appraise the implications of physiology, lifestyle, environment and culture in health and ageing
- To appraise and Discuss allied health professionals? roles and impact in the maintenance of health and healthy ageing
- To understand and evaluate the value and challenges of inter-professional working in health promotion and meeting the needs of an ageing population
- To critique the competing demands of economic, organizational, political and sociocultural contexts that impact on the delivery and efficacy of health strategies and services To promote health and healthy ageing
- To design and propose a community based initiative that addresses healthy ageing
- To identify barriers and facilitators in the implementation of different models of services addressing health and ageing
- To interpret research and other evidence for translation into health promotion/healthy ageing
What You'll Learn
2. This course enable students to explore and develop knowledge on age-related changes in physiological, physical and mental aspects.
3. Common medical and surgical conditions, lifestyle behaviours and psychosocial factors associated with these changes will also be discussed to equip working professionals in their work approach.
Entry Requirements
Related and relevant Healthcare qualification