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NURBN2107 Care of the Older Person

Care of the Older Person unit focuses on equipping nursing students with the knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive care to older adults. This unit covers the unique physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging, preparing students to address the diverse and complex needs of the older population. Students will gain an understanding of the normal and abnormal stages of aging and learn to identify and respond to the evolving health requirements of older adults.The unit emphasizes the importance of providing care across various settings, including home care, residential aged care, and acute care environments. Students will explore family-centered care approaches, recognizing the significant role families play in the health and well-being of older adults. Developing effective care planning strategies, including end-of-life planning, is a key component of this unit. By the end of the unit, students will be capable of creating and implementing care plans that are responsive to the current and future needs of older individuals, ensuring their dignity and quality of life are maintained.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band 1

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $578


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578

* 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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.