This unit takes a case study approach to clinical assessment, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the ageing process, theories of ageing and physiological changes. It equips students with the knowledge and skills required to assess older people holistically. Key topics include clinical assessment methods for older people, evaluation of assessment tools, effective communication, and the interpretation and integration of findings to inform care.
The unit encourages students to critically reflect on their clinical practice, evaluate the tools they use for assessing older people and refer to contemporary literature and best practice models to improve care.
| Assessment of the Older Person | |
| Unit of study code | 054 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 2 |
| Prescribed text | Meiner, S. E., & Yeager, J. J. (Eds.). (c2019). Gerontologic nursing (6th ed.). Mosby Elsevier. 9780323498111 |
| Co-ordinated by | Diva Madan e: diva.madan@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this unit/program
After completing this unit, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Comprehensive assessment of the older person | a) evaluate the principles of comprehensive nursing assessments underpinning a holistic care approach to older people’s care | Assessment 1: Online discussions | 10% | 2, 7 |
| Theme 2: Assessment of the older person in an acute setting | b) critically analyse ageing theories, processes, and pathology in the interpretation of clinical assessment findings of the older person | Assessment 2a: Essay
Assessment 2b: Educational resource |
35%
15% |
5
9 |
| Theme 3: Assessment of the older person in post-acute rehabilitation | c) critically reflect on validated assessment tools used in the comprehensive assessment of the older person in your area of practice | Assessment 3: Analysis of care | 40% | 10 |
| Theme 4: Assessment of the older person in the community | d) integrate holistic assessment outcomes into evidence-based, individualised care plans for the older person | |||
| Theme 5: Assessment of the older person in residential aged care home | ||||
Assessment of the Older Person (054) is a Tier 2 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
