$2,100 $3,025
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 26 Jun 2023
The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
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QS Ranking 2022
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Subject details
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- You’ll study the following topics:
- Dignity as a human right
- Self-determination
- Consumer directed care (CDC)
- CDC and older people
- Advanced care directives
- Sexuality and intimacy
- CDC and services for people with a disability
- CDC and services for people with mental health challenges
- CDC and vulnerable or marginalised populations
- Supporting dignity through enablement
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
In this course, you’ll develop advanced knowledge of the principles that underpin self-determination in care and develop knowledge and skills to support an individual's right to make choices.
This course covers a wide breath of topics including dignity as a human right; self-determination; consumer directed care; and advanced care directives.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Community Health degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
- Assignment (40%)
- Portfolio (60%)
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