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Chronicity and Multimorbidity CAD119

By University of Tasmania

  • Introductory
  • One 13 week semester
  • Online Course
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This unit will explore how biological processes lead to diseases and ill-health, as well as dying and death. Chronic illness will be a particular focus of this unit, with students exploring some of the chronic illnesses and associated risk factors that can be experienced by older adults, as well as multimorbidity. The unit will examine strategies to minimise the impact of chronicity and multimorbidity. In addition, the impacts of chronicity and multimorbidity on the individual and society will be explored. This unit of study is part of the Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services, offered by the University of Tasmania.

Domains:
Dementia Awareness and Understanding

Cost:
fee-for-service

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
Not Available

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the major chronic conditions associated with ageing
  2. Explore the complexity of multimorbidity and impact on the individual and society
  3. Identify health and social supports available to people experiencing chronic/multi-morbid conditions
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