Responding to Transitional Crises for Older People (8AOE091)

Responding to Transitional Crises for Older People (8AOE091)

Level ~ Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma
Availability ~ Teaching Period 4
Type ~ Older

Credit Points: 5| EFTSL: 0.042

Hours of Study:

Award: 50 | Microcredential: 50 |Professional Development (participation): 20

Assessment Type: Analysis and Reflection | Due Date: Sunday Week 5

Pre-Requisite & Co-Requisite: Mental Health for Older People (8AOK090)

This module introduces ethical considerations and assessment and care planning needs of the old and very old during times of transitional crises relating to, ageism and transitions in old age; grief, sexuality. The ethical issues arising from these transitions will be examined. The unit is intended to enhance current knowledge and be collaborative in its approach. The assessment will involve undertaking an analysis and reflection.

For teaching period dates, see the Academic Calendar.


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the unit, students will be able to:

  • Examine the most common transitional crises and related ethical dilemmas for this age group; and
  • Analyse and evaluate existing supports/strategies/processes to deal with mental health in old and very old people during transitional crises and reflect on how this will impact your future practice.

Weekly Schedule
Week 1 Ethics, ageism and transitions in old age
Week 2 Grief, loss and end of life
Week 3 Chronic pain and polypharmacy
Week 4 Loss of autonomy (The prospect of residential care)
Week 5 Sexuality