NMHS32910 Care of the Older Person

Academic Year 2024/2025

The CPD in Care of the Older Person is designed to provide the participant with the core nursing skills required to care safely, professionally, holistically and therapeutically for the older patient. On course completion, the participant will be able to recognise the need for and execute person-centred care being cognisant of patient safety, ethical issues and professional accountability.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. Examine the normal physiological factors of aging and their relationship with altered health in the context of patient care

2. Identify and support the needs of the older person presenting with delirium, dementia and depression using validated screening tools to implement person-centred, evidence-based care

3. Outline and provide appropriate, ethical and safe nursing care for the frail older adult with sensory and/or cognitive impairment and general functional decline

4. Organise a comprehensive, integrated approach in dealing with the age-related issues of co-morbidities; end of life-care; responsive behaviours and poly-pharmacy

5. Implement nurse facilitated discharge planning for long term residential care, rehabilitation or community based care in conjunction with the Care of the Older Person MDT

Indicative Module Content:

Physiological factors of aging and their relationship with altered health in the context of patient care

Support needs of the older person presenting with delirium, dementia and depression
Validated screening tools to implement person-centred, evidence-based care

Appropriate, ethical and safe nursing care for the frail older adult with sensory and/or cognitive impairment and general functional decline
Disease and treatment related complications
Nursing assessment and management
Psychosocial support for patients and their carers.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Practical

24
Specified Learning Activities

49
Autonomous Student Learning

82
Placement/Work Experience

25
Online Learning

70
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
E-Learning, videos, skill based workshops, practice quizzes, feedback 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be Registered General Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Must be employed at St. Vincent's University Hospital
• Must be working in one of these four areas in St. Vincent’s University Hospital for the duration of the course, Our Lady’s Ward, Caritas Transitional Care Unit (TCU), St. Agnes Ward, Carew House or a medical as deemed appropriate by the ADON


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The Course Coordinator gives feedforward by providing suggestions and guidelines for the participant on how to complete the final assessments. Participants receive individual feedback on their progress and academic work. Participants are encouraged to seek additional feedback for grades that are in dispute. In the event that the outcome of this feedback is unsatisfactory, the participant may request additional feedback with the Director of Nurse Education and Practice Development (DONE&PD), in the Nurse Education Centre.