Subject description
This subject introduces students to concepts and principles of Primary Health Care, Health Promotion and Health Education including contexts and strategies for implementing Primary Health Care. Professional roles in the delivery of care within a Primary Health Care framework will be explored, including highlighting cultural safety concerns and public health … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
NMIH105 - Primary Health Care Nursing
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Define health promotion and health education for the person individually, in community and within population across the lifespan
2.
Examine the relationship between social determinants of health and health outcomes
3.
Use contemporary models of physical and psychiatric/mental health care that can be delivered to the person in a primary health care setting to enhance the person’s health outcomes
4.
Describe the role of the nurse in Primary Health Care in urban, rural and remote settings
5.
Assess the needs of a person’s health promotion and health education requirements, recognising the influence of values, beliefs, culture and diversity
6.
Describe the economic and political factors influencing determinants of health and health outcomes
7.
Consider how a health promotion activity contributes to health and well being
8.
Identify contemporary issues in Primary Health (climate change, pandemics, demographic changes, new technologies)
Assessment details
Formative Assessment
Quiz
Case Study
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
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Contact details
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