Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia CAD101
By University of Tasmania
- Foundational
- One 13 week semester
- Online Course
This introductory unit will explore the physical and cognitive changes that occur during the ageing process, and age-related pathological changes that can lead to diseases that cause dementia. This unit will introduce fundamental neuroscience concepts in the healthy adult, ageing and diseased nervous systems, with a focus on brain structure and function. Throughout this unit, students will learn how to find scholarly literature, and how to recognise and summarise scientific evidence to use in their academic communication. This unit of study is part of the Diploma of Dementia Care and Bachelor of Dementia Care, offered by the University of Tasmania.
Domains:
Dementia Awareness and Understanding
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
Not Available
Learning Outcomes
- Describe age-related biological changes, their impact on cognitive and physical function, and the differences between healthy ageing and common diseases of ageing.
- Describe the biology of the diseases that cause dementias.
- Find and apply information from academic resources, using appropriate academic communication.
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