Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to associate theories of ageing (e.g. biological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual) with how they impact on the nursing care provided to older people (aligns with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse: 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3).
- be able to explain how social and carer attitudes impact on older people, including images of ageing and ageing stereotypes and their effect on nurses/nursing care (NMBA 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 4.3, 4.4).
- be able to evaluate current policies and the effectiveness of local service provision for care of the older person (NMBA 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 10.1,10.4).
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of the application of legislation, standards of care and the codes of conduct for ethical practice for care of the older person (NMBA 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 7.8, 9.1, 10.4).
- be able to undertake a comprehensive assessment of an older person's needs to identify and achieve health outcomes (NMBA 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 9.4, 9.5).
- be able to plan evidence-based interventions and critically assess their relevance to the care of the older person (NMBA 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4).
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