Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
2 hours
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Geriatrics | Gerontology | Nursing
Area of study
Health
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


University Programs

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Facing up to Frailty Course

Course Overview

This is a free, self-paced online course that aims to assist individuals in identifying and addressing frailty early, helping people live happier, healthier lives at home.


Course Structure

The course covers the following topics:


  • Is frailty the missing link to living and ageing well?
  • How do you identify someone who is frail and what to do next?
  • How is frailty addressed?

Course Details

  • Start date: Anytime
  • Mode: Online
  • Duration: 2 hours

Meet the Experts

The course features experts such as Dr. Debra Palesy and Dr. Karen Watson, who have extensive experience in clinical nursing practice, curriculum development, and education for health professionals.


Why Take This Course?

This course is suitable for anyone who requires a nuanced perspective on an ageing population and its challenges, including health care professionals and public administrators. Participants will gain a better understanding of frailty as a recognised clinical condition, learn ways to identify frailty, and get ideas for addressing frailty early to improve the quality of life for people living with frailty.


Other Courses

The university also offers other free courses, including:


  • Living Well with Palliative Care
  • Safeguarding in Sport: Understanding the Risks
  • Modern Slavery in the Home
  • Human Rights and Emerging Technologies: Research and Capacity Building
  • Human Rights and Emerging Technologies: an Interdisciplinary Approach
  • Machine Learning in Train Network Operations
  • Modern Slavery
  • Outcomes Based Funding

Acknowledgement of Country

The university acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which it stands and pays respect to the Elders past and present.


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