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Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation) | 2020
The Gerontology & Rehabilitation specialisation is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs.
Graduates are able to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care, and develop advocacy skills to work with users, carers and colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors. A postgraduate qualification leadership in gerontology and rehabilitation provides recent graduates with a competitive advantage in the job market. The qualification also provides mid-career clinicians an opportunity to update their knowledge through contemporary studies in gerontology and rehabilitation and prepares for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching and research roles.
The program differs from courses offered by other NSW and Australian universities in that it includes a rehabilitation approach to developing services for older people.
Specialisation Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this specialisation will be able to:
| SpLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically analyse recent developments in the inter-professional healthcare environment in relation to working with and supporting older people and their families, including those undergoing rehabilitation and younger persons with dementia | ||||||
| 2 | Appraise and apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks as they relate to healthcare problems to empower and engage older people. | ||||||
| 3 | Investigate, evaluate and synthesise information in order to integrate empirical theoretical and industry knowledge to deliver evidence-based practice initiatives in the workplace. | ||||||
| 4 | Reflect on and communicate professional belief in person-centred practice. | ||||||
| 5 | Apply leadership capabilities to transform the healthcare experience in an aged care context. | ||||||
| 6 | Develop a work-based portfolio of evidence to demonstrate learning of the specialisation framework.. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation), a candidate must successfully complete 72 credit points in line with the table below
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMAH918 | Emotional Intelligence for Leaders | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG955 | Dementia Care Across Settings | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG957 | Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG966 | Delirium Care in the Older Person | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| SNPG958 | Advancements in Dementia Care | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one of the following two subjects | |||
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG917 | Evidence into Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Students should complete the following subject in the last session of study | |||
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
Fur further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au