Courses & Units
Primary Health Care 2 CNA555
Launceston
Introduction
This unit will explore Primary Health principles, philosophy, approaches, and frameworks for working in a variety of roles providing health care for the community across the lifespan. This subject will expand students’ understanding of primary health care in the context of cultural and social diversity in order to generate real solutions for building lasting change in diverse health systems. The content also enables students to develop skills in developing and sustaining an adaptable culturally sensitive approach to planning and managing health services when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, marginalised and vulnerable groups. Students will begin to develop enhanced leadership and communication skills for working in multi-disciplinary teams and planning and evaluating health promotion activities.
Summary
| Unit name | Primary Health Care 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA555 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Dean Whitehead |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse contemporary models of primary care that meet the specialised needs of individuals and groups to optimise health outcomes;
- Critically appraise the contribution of health promotion and preventative health strategies in promoting health outcomes;
- Plan and apply the concepts of health promotion/education, health maintenance and disease prevention across the life span, and within different cultures and populations;
- Identify and apply evaluation strategies to primary health services and resources that support the management of a client with diverse/complex health care needs
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 | $493.00 | $493.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully 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. |
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| Assessment | Short Answer Questions (15%)|Primary health care plan: A Multidisciplinary Strategy (45%)|Online Presentation (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Guzys, D., Brown, R., Halcomb, E. and Whitehead, D., 2020. An introduction to community and primary health care. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781108797832 Baum, F 2019, Governing for Health: Advancing Health and Equity through Policy and Advocacy, Oxford Press, USA. |
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| Recommended | Clendon, J & Munns, A (eds) 2018, Community Health and Wellness: Primary Health Care in Practice. 6th edn, Elsevier, Australia. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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