HCAGE6033 ASSESSING COMPLEXITY IN AGED CARE
This third course in the six course Aged Care sequence advances the core competencies of the specialist nurse in aged care practice in undertaking holistic clinical assessment of elderly patients and their families. It builds on previously developed propositional knowledge and advanced practice craft knowledge. Students will either be employed in an aged care practice context, or will arrange to take a clinical practicum in an aged care setting while undertaking this course. A practicum will be a minimum of one day per week over a ten week period, or two weeks toward the middle of the teaching period.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
