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12349 (v.3) OT 206 - Gerontology
Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Fieldwork: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Study of gerontology including theories of ageing, normal and abnormal biopsychosocial ageing, application of occupational therapy models and practice within primary, secondary and tertiary aged care services. Australian demography, policy and legislation. Issues around ageing. Fieldwork project. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will be able to - Apply major biological and psychosocial theories of ageing and analysed their effectiveness in guiding occupational therapy practice. Differentiate between normal and abnormal biological, social andpsychological changes associated with ageing. Analyse the relationships between the environment and occupations, on the health, well being, life style and quality of life for elders. Critically examine the socio-cultural and political influences on legislation, policy and funding of health and human services for older adults in Australian society. Apply occupational therapy principles, academic knowledge and interpersonal skills in assessment and interventions with older adults. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | The Association for the Blind WA Inc. (2001). Understanding Blindness and Eye Conditions. [Online]. Available: http://www.abwa.asn.au/resources.html [2001, August 20]. Borowski, A., Encel, S. and Ozanne, E. eds.(1997). Ageing and Social Policy in Australia. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Cameron, D., Marquis, R.and Webster, B. (2001) Older Adults Perceptions, Experiences and Anxieties with Emerging Technologies. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 20(3) supp.2, 50-56. Clemson, L (1997). Home Fall Hazards. Melbourne, Co-ordinates Publications. Gibson, D. (1998). Aged Care: Old Policies, New Problems. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Minichiello, V., Browne, J. and Kendig, H. (2000). Perceptions and Consequences of Ageism: Views of Older People. Ageing and Society, 20. Norman, I.and Redfern, S. eds.(1997). Mental Health Care for Elderly People. New York, Churchill Livingstone. Paterson, J., Hamilton, M. and Grant, H. (2000). The Effectiveness of the Hierarchic Dementia Scale in Tailoring Interventions to Reduce Problem Behaviours in People with Alzheimer's Ddisease. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 47, 134-140. |
Unit Texts: | Bonder, B.and Wagner, M. (2001). Functional Performance in Older Adults, 2nd ed. Philadelphia, F.A. Davis and Co. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 50%, Field project 35%, Student presentation 15%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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