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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Intermediate
Former School/College
Unit aim
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
- Introduction and overview
- Community and care
- Case management and care planning
- Case management models
- Case management responsibilities
- Case management functions
- 'Engaging' and 'exploring'
- 'Visioning' and planning'
- 'Doing' - Implementing case management plans
- 'Reflecting' and 'empowering'
- Envisioning the future
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: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate an understanding of 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 | |||||||
| 2 | demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibilities and practice skills and an ability to critically reflect on self as a professional | |||||||
| 3 | demonstrate an understanding of the value, legal, and ethical issues impacting on case management and care planning | |||||||
| 4 | evaluate case management models and underlying theory for effectiveness and comprehensiveness and identify strengths and limitations of various approaches. | |||||||
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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demonstrate an understanding of 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
- GA4:
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demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibilities and practice skills and an ability to critically reflect on self as a professional
- GA3:
- GA4:
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demonstrate an understanding of the value, legal, and ethical issues impacting on case management and care planning
- GA3:
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evaluate case management models and underlying theory for effectiveness and comprehensiveness and identify strengths and limitations of various approaches.
- GA4:
Prescribed texts
- Moore, E, 2016, Case Management for Inclusive Community Practice, 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Victoria. ISBN: 9780190303198.