James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

MO1009 - Older Persons Health

This module has been developed specifically for allied health professionals in the following professions; Clinical Exercise Physiology; Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Social Work and Speech Pathology.

Subject Description

This module provides participants with the opportunity to gain a solid understanding of health service provision for older persons ageing in place, in rural and remote communities. Participants will be guided through the ageing process, common age-related conditions and assessment and care planning for an older person within the context of inter-professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

• Combine advanced knowledge of common age-related conditions and assessment and clinical reasoning skills, to formulate and communicate care plans designed to optimise care in the rural and/or remote setting in accordance with best practice guidelines and local service strategic intent

Subject Assessment

• Written - Care plan - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve satisfactory for all assessment.

Assumed Knowledge:  Participants are responsible for ensuring they are practicing in accordance with the regulatory instruments of their specific health profession, within their own personal scope of practice or practice or experience level and in accordance with the policies of their employer.

Availabilities