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CO5230 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND AGING
   2016/2017, Semester 1
   Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health)
Modular Credits: 4
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Synopsis

TopThis course is designed to equip graduates for leadership positions in government agencies, research institutions, and other organizations that will address the concerns and needs relating to this growing elderly population.

Classes will be held every Thursday, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Syllabus

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  • Demography of ageing
  • Biological age-related changes
  • Physical and clinical disorders of older persons
  • Mental disorders of older persons
  • Functional capacity, disability and rehabilitation
  • Prevention of disease and compression of morbidity
  • Health services for older persons
  • Caregiving for older persons
  • Singapore health policies related to older persons
  • Singapore social policies related to older persons
  • Ethical & medico-legal issues in healthcare of older persons

Prerequisites

TopNil

Teaching Modes

TopLearning will take place via lectures, tutorials, small group discussions, class presentations and written assignments.

Schedule

TopThe course to be conducted over 13 weeks (3 hours per week on Thursdays, evenings) will emphasize on the application of principles of public health in ageing societies. It provides an overview of the trend of ageing population and its increasing relevance for public health planning and policy, both in Singapore and internationally.  Participants will have the opportunity to apply these concepts in problem-solving case studies.

Assessment

TopClass Participation:                           10%
Individual Assignment:                      20%
Group work & presentations:            25%
Final Exam: (closed-book written):   45%   

                                             Total:  100% 

           



 

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