Subject description
This subject will focus on the role of nurses as community educators to optimise the independence of people with health care issues. It recognises that nursing practice within the community epitomises primary nursing in its most independent form. The Primary Health Care nursing approach incorporates the philosophies of primary health … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Teaching staff
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:10 x 2 hour workshops online
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Critically analyse recent developments in primary healthcare including major risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
2.
Investigate and critique the role of the nurse in the context of engagement, empowerment and motivational components of health promotion
3.
Evaluate the influences of culture and diversity on individual, family and community health through the provision of health services
4.
Communicate perspectives of health promotion to a variety of audiences.
5.
Create a health promotion video with strategies targeted to an at-risk group
Assessment details
Part 1 SDGs – Mind Map, overview for the Essay
Part 2 SDGs - Essay
Learning Portfolio – Discussion Board
Critical Reflection
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
Guzys and Petrie An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care 2013 Cambridge University Press.
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