The Diploma in Healthy Ageing is the equivalent of one year of full-time study or two years part-time. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Diploma in Healthy Ageing is offered only as an exit award for students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Healthy Ageing who choose not to complete that program.
Course aims
The Diploma in Healthy Ageing provides students with disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a focus on aspects of human ageing. It ensures that students admitted to the Bachelor of Health Ageing but who elect not to complete the Bachelor degree are not disadvantaged and can graduate with a Diploma which will provide a foundation of knowledge and skills suitable for contributing to enabling societies in which older people flourish.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Recognise the interdisciplinary nature of ageing studies;
- Apply the principles of evidence-based, culturally responsive practice to engage with and support older people;
- Employ approaches to enable older people to pursue opportunities to maximise well-being across a range of settings;
- Communicate and collaborate effectively in different settings, especially those designed to support and meet the needs of older people;
- Engage in reflective practice to support ongoing self-development and contribute to learning environments in the workplace
Program of study
To qualify for the Diploma in Healthy Ageing a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.
Core topics
22.5 units comprising the following list of core topics:
AGES1001 Foundation Skills in Ageing Studies (4.5 units)
AGES1002 Attitudes, Language and Communication Influencing the Experience of Ageing (4.5 units)
AGES1003 Ageing and Ethnicity (4.5 units)
AGES1004 Mental Health and Psychological Well-being in Later Life (4.5 units)
Plus 13.5 units from the following list of option topics:
Option topics
AGES1010 The Experience of Dementia: People Perspectives (4.5 units)
AGES1011 Enhancing Life with Meaningful Activities (4.5 units)
AGES1012 Quality Care and Support for People with Dementia (4.5 units)
AGES1013 Popular Culture and Ageing (4.5 units)
AGES1014 Contemporary Approaches to Aged Care (4.5 units)
AGES2010 Age as an Asset: Productive Ageing (4.5 units)
AGES2011 Perspectives on Elder Abuse and Neglect (4.5 units)
AGES2013 Roles, Relationships and Social Networks (4.5 units)
AGES2014 Leadership in Care Cultures (4.5 units)
PALL2000 Ageing and Dying Well: End-of-life Care for Older People (4.5 units)
NUTD3016 Critical Nutrition and Aged Care (4.5 units)
REMH2001 Indigenous Ageing (4.5 units)
or other topic approved by the Course Coordinator.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
