HSC6004 Principles and Practice of Elder Person Rehabilitation (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous)
About This Course
-To demonstrate a clear understanding of World health Organisation International Classification of human Function (ICF)
- To Discuss and appraise the application of the ICF in elder care
- To appraise and Discuss biopsychosocial and ethical issues and dilemmas that can arise in elder care and clinical decision making
- To critique the competing demands of economic, organizational, political and sociocultural contexts that impact on the delivery and acceptability of elder care services and rehabilitation
- To understand and evaluate the value and challenges of inter-professional working in elder person care
- To design and propose a clinical initiative that would enhance elder person rehabilitation
- To identify barriers and facilitators in the implementation of different models of elder care rehabilitation and services
- To interpret research and other evidence for translation into elder person rehabilitation and the gaps in knowledge
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