Clinical and Corporate Governance in Aged Care (NURS7801)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2013
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing and Midwifery School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Recommended companion
HLTH7305, NURS7800
Course coordinator
Dr Anthony Tuckett
Assessment methods
Short written case study, long written case study
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2013 | External | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2013 | Ipswich | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course critically appraises ethical, legal and safety issues in the context of aged care. Students are introduced to an overview of ethical theory, ethical decision making and a range of industry specific case studies. Relevant legal concepts are reviewed including industry relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks, contract law and administrative law. This course concludes with an examination of accreditation standards and safety issues pertinent to the aged care and community health sector.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2012 | External | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2012 | External | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |