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Course Description

An understanding of the ethics and legalities pertinent to clients living with dementia is essential in order to protect their rights and advocate for them. Principles of advocacy and lobbying to effect change in the healthcare environment are emphasized. Students learn how to access community supports/resources and manoeuver through the complex systems in which the client, family and caregivers are involved. Students evaluate services, identify barriers/gaps to support services and create strategies to address these barriers/gaps.

Prerequisites

None

Equivalents

Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Aging (HSCI10231)

Course Hours

24

Credit Value

2

Applies to the following Programs

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