Advanced Social Work Field Practice Course in Health and Ageing (SWSP7181)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Seminar hours
Incompatible
SWSP4181
Restricted
MSocWkSt students only
Assessment methods
Case study, Practical Skills Demonstration
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. In weekly seminars and a series of intensive focused workshops, 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 leaning 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, and demonstrates skills in professional writing, team work; individual and systems advocacy skills; and understanding and application of outcome-focused practice and use of evidence for best practice. In addition, students will participate in a series of more focused themed workshops which address generic knowledge and skills for professional social work practice such as working with alcohol and drug issues and grief and loss.