Subject description
This subject examines policies, programs and services in health, disability and aging and the intersecting practice complexities. A range of perspectives on health, aging and disability with links to intersectionality and discrimination will be explored. Students will be expected to understand the importance of team work and interprofessional practice in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
SOWK239 - Fields of Practice: Health, Aging and Disability
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of professionals and community agencies in health, disability and aging.
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Interpret policies, programs and services in health, disabilities and aging.
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Evaluate approaches to working effectively with interprofessional teams and community agencies.
4.
Analyse the practices, responsibilities and commitments of the social work profession and your location within it.
5.
Critically examine discrimination in health, disability and aging.
6.
Review personal contribution to discussions in health, aging and disabilities.
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Case studies
Case conference
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