Unit of Study: OCCP5187 - Falls Prevention With Older People
This subject is designed to explore in depth the evidence base for interventions related to intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls in older people. The content will be multifactorial. The unit will also provide an orientation to the conceptual framework and models that underpin falls prevention practice, with an emphasis on community contexts. The written assignment will provide an opportunity to explore and apply relevant theory to a chosen intervention and context in falls prevention.
Unit coordinator: Assoc Prof Lindy Clemson
Classes: Distance education, web-based module
Assessment: Contribution to web-based discussions (40%), 4000 word assignment (60%)
Textbooks: Clemson L and Swann M, Stepping On: Building Confidence and Reducing Falls. A Community Based Program for Older People (2nd ed), The University of Sydney, Camperdown (2008)Lord SR, Sherrington C & Menz HB, Falls in Older People. Risk Factors and Strategies for Prevention (2nd ed), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (2007)
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences allows students who have a background in the health professions (and/or other relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience) to develop discipline or cross-discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines.
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Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Education)
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This program is relevant for you if you design, teach, supervise, assess or manage education programs for students, new graduates, service providers and patient educators in medicine, nursing, allied health professions and other health workers.
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Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Education)
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The graduate diploma is relevant for professionals who design, teach, supervise, assess or manage education programs for students, new graduates, service providers and patient educators in medicine, nursing, allied health professions and other health workers. Students who successfully complete the graduate diploma are eligible for full credit for their study and can articulate to the master's course.
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Master of Health Science (Education)
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Health science education refers to the theory and practice of teaching and learning undertaken by health professionals in a variety of contexts, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical education, staff development and continuing professional education, and patient and community health education.
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Master of Health Sciences
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This flexible post-graduate program aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to succeed in the contemporary health care sector.
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Master of Occupational Therapy
Be extraordinary at creating the everyday
Help make 'everyday life' achievable for people facing difficult challenges. To do so is truly special.
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