Advanced Social Work Field Practice Course in Health and Ageing (SWSP7181)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3 Seminar hours
Incompatible
SWSP4181
Restricted
MSocWkSt students only
Assessment methods
Participation, essay, report, demonstration, review.
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and skill base for advanced practice in health and ageing. The aim is to develop students' critical reasoning, assessment and intervention skills with individuals, families and groups and caregivers in diverse health contexts. The course uses weekly interactive scenario-based learning case studies, taught with social work practitioners, to examine and apply concepts of inclusive practice and knowledge-based and ethical decision-making in assessment and intervention. The course will facilitate the development of skills in professional writing; team work; individual and systems advocacy skills; understanding and application of outcome-focused practice; and use of evidence for best practice.