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Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making (45 hrs) This module focuses on issues that significantly influence professional nursing practice and leadership. Learners will analyze the various approaches and undertake exercises and activities that will further assist them in their interpersonal and professional relationships for the advancement of nursing as a profession. Additionally, learners will discuss the legal and ethical issues, essential components of the profession, that impact nursing practice. Biological Perspectives of Ageing and Related Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (60 hrs) This module aims to provide an understanding of the biological aspects of ageing and their impact on the health status of older persons. Learners will learn to relate ageing changes to general and systemic pathophysiological concepts. In addition, learners will study the key concepts in advanced pharmacology which will form the foundation for understanding the key issues with regards to drug therapy in the older person. Psychosocial Perspectives of Ageing (30 hrs) This module will provide opportunities for the students to examine the effects of psychological, sociological and cultural factors on older adults and their experience of ageing. It provides an integrated framework to explore the concept of holistic needs of older adults. It also includes basic theory and skills of counseling to prepare advanced practice nurses to manage challenging situations in practice.

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