Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia CAD703
By University of Tasmania
- Advanced Practice/Expertise
- One 13 week semester
- Online Course
This unit develops critical thinking and deeper evaluation of research for advanced students studying policy and the design of systems relevant for people living with dementia. Students form a peer critique group to examine articles in domains of particular interest. Papers are selected to evaluate in an online journal club environment, with input and guidance from academics experienced in the field. Students then propose individual topics relevant to their professional and/or personal context, and undertake a critical literature review and evaluation. This unit of study is part of the Postgraduate Studies in Dementia Program, offered by the University of Tasmania.
Domains:
Human Rights, Ethics and Supporting Autonomy
Cost:
fee-for-service
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
Not Available
Learning Outcomes
- Critically examine evidence to support dementia-related policy
- Critically analyse the interactions between policies and systems in their attempt to address the needs of people living with dementia
- Analyse the importance of the lived experience of people with dementia and their families as essential to the design and implementation of dementia-related policies
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