Clinical Issues in the Care of the Older Person
This unit of study is designed to explore, consolidate and apply clinical knowledge of acute and chronic conditions that affect older people within a variety of aged care settings and contexts. The unit further aims to support the nurses to develop their role and advance their clinical skills, both as an autonomous clinician and a member of the multidisciplinary team within the healthcare environment.
| Clinical Issues in the Care of the Older Person | |
| Unit of study code | 055 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | 054 – Assessment of the Older Person |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 2 |
| Prescribed texts | 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 subject/program
After completing this subject, 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: Quality of life | a) examine the concept of dignity of risk and the diverse needs of older people to ensure a comprehensive approach to healthcare | Assessment 1: Contributions to online discussions | 10% | 3, 7 |
| Theme 2: Common clinical presentations – 1 | b) analyse the nursing management strategies associated with both common and complex issues in the older person | Assessment 2: Policy critique | 40% | 6 |
| Theme 3: Common clinical presentations – 2 | c) evaluate the needs of the older person to provide holistic, person-centred nursing care based on current evidence | Assessment 3: Analysis of care | 40% | 9 |
| Theme 4: Common clinical presentations – 3 | d) explore the legal and ethical issues associated with multifactorial health needs of the older person in the aged care environment | Assessment 4: Fishbone diagram | 10% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Common clinical presentations – 4 | e) reflect on the nurse’s role in promoting cultural safety and diversity in aged care | |||
Clinical Issues in the Care of the Older Person (055) is a Tier 2 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price | 2026 Member price (10% discount) | 2026 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 | $2,460.60 | $2,734.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 | $2,806.20 | $3,118.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 | $3,623.80 | $4,026.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 | $4,266.00 | $4,740.00 |
| *Graduate certificate / single unit of study fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change without notice | ||||
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
