Unit of Study WELF2005 Case Management and Care Planning (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Unit description

Explores approaches to and models of case management and care planning for people living within the community. Equips students with the knowledge and professional practice skills necessary to effectively assess individual and complex need, identify appropriate support options, and implement, review and monitor care planning activities.

Unit content

Case management context and models in Australia
Case management roles and functions
Case management practice I
Case management practice II
Advocacy and fostering effective networks
Safety, responsibilities and risks

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain the role and function of case management and care planning in the context of supporting Australians within a community setting and within current community care service arrangements

describe professional responsibilities and practice skills and critically reflect on self as a professional

discuss value, legal, and ethical issues impacting on case management and care planning

evaluate case management models and underlying theory for effectiveness and comprehensiveness by identifying strengths and limitations of various approaches.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	40%
Case study	60%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	40%
Case study	60%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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