Courses & Units
Primary Health Care 1: Introduction to Primary Health Care NUR134
Introduction
You will be introduced to primary health care philosophy and practices, with emphasis on working with individuals, groups and communities to promote and maintain optimum health. Health promotion principles, practices and contemporary research are introduced. Health and health care are contextualised through an introduction to the Australian health care system with a comparison to global health care systems. You will compare the social and biomedical models of health and explore population health and the role of epidemiology for informed decision making through discussion of the national health priorities. Health equity and the influence of social determinants of health are examined, with attention to vulnerable populations and culturally safe practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Primary Health Care 1: Introduction to Primary Health Care |
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| Unit code | NUR134 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Diana Guzys |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Study Period 3 | 9/9/2024 | 30/9/2024 | 21/10/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
| Nursing Study Period 1 | 29/1/2024 | 21/2/2024 | 14/3/2024 | 28/4/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate differences between the biomedical and social models of health with a primary health care lens.
- Examine population health and the role of epidemiology through a discussion of the national health priorities.
- Analyse the relationship between health equity and the social determinants of health.
- Apply health promotion concepts across a range of health care settings.
- Communicate relevant information using appropriate academic writing skills and conventions.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered in a blended delivery mode comprising of face-to-face intensives as well as content delivered online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. You can interact with the online content at any time, which will be in a modularised format. Online tutorials/webinars will provide further opportunity to engage with educators and peers and consolidate your knowledge of the online presentations and readings. The format and content of these sessions will be advertised through MyLO announcements. This unit has 4 (2 hour) on-campus workshops and 3 (1 hr) webinars. |
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| Assessment | Interview Analysis (20%)|Health Promotion Plan Presentation (35%)|Case Study (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Guzys, D., Brown, R., Halcomb, E., & Whitehead, D. (2021). An introduction to community and primary health care, (3rd edn). Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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