IPHE 400 Inter-professional Care of the Older Adult will detail the unique roles and functions of geriatric care by exploring historical underpinnings, societal needs, and current issues. Two conceptual models for care of acutely ill, chronically ill or frail elders will provide students with the foundation for application of assessment tools and critical analysis. A focus on health promotion and wellness in later life will guide and direct student's leadership in the care of older adults. Web, electronic and journal resources that support the student's practice will be identified.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: GNUR 300
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 12 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 48 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- debate foundational biological, psychological and sociological theories about why people age.
- identify factors that promote or enhance longevity, health and well-being in later life;
- identify the basic concepts, principles, strengths and gaps in numerous gerontological models;
- define the terms "Best Practice", "Evidence-based Practice", "Clinical Pathways" and "Clinical Practice Guidelines" and differentiate between them;
- compare and contrast components of the concepts: Failure to Thrive, Frailty, Coping, Hardiness, Successful Aging;
- debate whether Failure to Thrive is a symptom, a syndrome or a legitimate diagnosis for regressive change in later life;
- identify the "Geriatric Giants" and syndromes that may undermine health and function in later life;
- apply the key components of a comprehensive geriatric health assessment;
- analyze atypical presentations of health changes in the elderly to case scenarios;
- discuss and debate the ways our current health care system is failing the elderly; and
- evaluate the unique contributions of inter-professional perspectives in geriatric care.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.