Undergraduate TAS-CAD116-2021
Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia
$1,260 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 12 Jul 2021
- 25 Oct 2021
QS RANKING 2021
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Subject details
On completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and explain modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia
- Identify and examine the concepts of ‘therapy’ and ‘therapeutic approaches’ for people with dementia
- Explore and discuss the various therapeutic options for enhancing quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based, individual, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches.
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- Topics to be confirmed via LMS upon commencement of the study term
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
In this unit you will gain knowledge of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia, and of contemporary strategies to dementia therapies. You will be introduced to varied approaches to supporting quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based and individual approaches, as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches.
- Quizzes (10%)
- Short answer questions (30%)
- Discussion posts (30%)
- Presentation (30%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.