Course overview
This course will enable students to critically analyse approaches to practice for older adults, including an examination of social work practice issues, and social discourses on ageing. Students will develop advanced knowledge of social work interventions to work with older persons and provide aged care services through building knowledge of demographic trends and the socio-cultural complexity of the ageing population, ethnocentrism, the policy implication of ideas of individual responsibility in relation to the ageing population and demands on family. Students will demonstrate critical analytical skills in exploring the contribution of elderly people to society, the value of aged care as a practice arena; professional challenges and ethical dilemmas; and international trends in aged care.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse the implications of ageing from the perspective of individuals, families and social networks
- Examine the diversity of needs for older people which recognises cultural diversity, social inequality, marginality and the impact of complex health and social conditions
- Critically explore social workers involvement in aged care service delivery and adaptability of intervention approaches to this diverse population
- Evaluate ethical issues arising from professional social work practice with ageing populations
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 24069
Section LE01
Size 100
Available 100
Notes:
Class number 24075
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
Class number 24076
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
Class number 24077
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
Class number 24078
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 24081
Section LE01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 24082
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 24079
Section LE01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 24080
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
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