Online Courses Handbook 2003

300386 v.2 Gerontology Stream (PG Dip Hlth Scs)

Introduction
Open to all health and non-health professionals. Develops an understanding of psychosocial and societal factors that influence the aged in Australian society, services for the elderly provision, policy and planning issues with the aged, and one optional area related to ageing. Upon completion of the stream, the student should have a general, multidisciplinary understanding of the area. It is is conducted only on a part-time study basis.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

13154 v.2 Health Care Systems 681 3.0 25.0

4598 v.3 Services for the Elderly 502 4.0 25.0

4599 v.5 Elderly in Society 501 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13626 v.2 Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 3.0 25.0

4597 v.7 Policy and Planning for the Aged 503 4.0 25.0

6103 v.7 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

6115 v.9 Health Services Management 584 4.0 25.0

6238 v.8 Health Project 590 3.0 25.0

11098 v.2 Health Services Law and Ethics 584 3.0 25.0

11099 v.2 Health Planning and Evaluation 582 3.0 25.0

13368 v.2 Health Services Management 585 3.0 25.0

306892 v.1 Seniors Health Promotion 688 3.0 25.0