Undergraduate TAS-AGS-DIP-2024
Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services
Support and care for the ageing population
Learn to work with older adults and their families in the aged care, health and social systems. Explore the biological aspects of ageing. Learn about dementia from health and social perspectives. Get set to join a critically important workforce.
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Study method
100% online
Price
From
$9,420
Total subjects
8
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
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Elective subjects
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Examine social constructs, and experiences of ageing from global, national, and indigenous perspectives.
- Explain the impact of major diseases and conditions associated with ageing and dementia on lived experience and complexity of care needs.
- Propose strategies to assist older people to navigate and access services to meet health and social care needs.
- Analyse inclusive frameworks and approaches that support the needs, interests and wellbeing of older people.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find work in a range of career paths within the community and care fields, in both the public and private sectors. This program provides graduates with the knowledge to make a difference in health and community environments. This includes a range of roles which will be critical in delivering enhanced capacity to a sector which is facing an enormous challenge.
Graduates can also transition into further study in graduate health programs. If you have a background in healthcare, community service or allied health, these programs will broaden your knowledge and scope of practice.
Numerous current and emerging careers are important in supporting an ageing population and you could work in a variety of roles including:
- Advocacy or advisor in ageing or aged care
- Aged care assessor
- Aged care navigator
- Aged care educator or trainer
- Care finder
- Care services
- Community care
- Community development and support
- Community educator or trainer
- Healthy ageing advisor
- Policy development
- Positive ageing support officer
- Residential aged care
- Services manager and support
- Support planner
- Support worker
Entry requirements
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any 2 open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.
Higher education
- Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university; OR
- Completed two subjects at a Diploma level (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification).
If an applicant has failed any subjects, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Secondary education
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or equivalent. This course does not use ATAR as part of the selection process.
VET studies
Certificate III or higher in any discipline.
Work and Life
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement. Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and/or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
Credit for previous study or work
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Description
The Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services addresses the need for holistic knowledge of the ageing process. The Diploma will cover contemporary issues relating to care and services for older people. You will learn about the many social and health challenges that are associated with ageing.
This course, developed and delivered by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, is available through the College of Health and Medicine. Visit the Wicking Dementia Centre for more course information.
The Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services is a fully online, eight-unit course which examines the social and biological aspects of ageing; chronicity and multimorbidity; age-related discrimination and prejudice; public health understandings; and administrative processes related to policy and aged care. This Diploma is suitable for those wanting to or who are working with older adults in aged care, health care or related sectors, such as community-based roles and services. The course will bring together the social and health-based perspectives of ageing.
Areas of focus include the idea of 'care navigation', policy, safety and health promotion. Content also looks at the rising impact of dementia.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.
This course is available as a full-time study if students commence in Semester 1; as a part-time study only if students commence in Semester 2.
Completion of 8 core subjects from the schedule below:
- TAS-CAD101 Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia
- TAS-CAD115 Health Services for an Ageing Population
- TAS-CAD118 Social Constructs of Ageing
- TAS-CAD119 Chronicity and Multimorbidity
- TAS-CAD208 Dementia Policy and Care Coordination
- TAS-CAD209 Navigating the Aged Care System
- TAS-CAD210 Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults
- TAS-CAM106 Foundations of Public Health
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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Open access
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