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Introduction
This Unit aims to develop your advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). You will examine primary health care principles, philosophy, approaches, and frameworks for working in a variety of roles providing health care and optimising health for the community across the lifespan. You will expand your understanding of primary health care in the context of cultural and social diversity, with a focus on addressing health inequities. You will also explore a range of factors necessary for advancing health and wellbeing in the primary health care practice including health literacy and health policy.
Summary
| Unit name | Primary Health Care 1 |
| Unit code | CNA554 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mr Aitor Baonza |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate deep understandings of primary health care principles;
- Identify and articulate correlations between health outcomes and political, social, cultural and economic contexts;
- Critically appraise the role of health promotion, anticipatory health and other preventative health strategies;
- Analyse the influence of contemporary primary health care policy in meeting the needs of individuals and groups to optimise health outcomes.
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 |
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| 060301 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $3,178.00 |
- 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 UniConnect 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
| Assessment | Narrated Concept Map (20%)|Critical Analysis Essay (35%)|Position Paper & annotated reference list (45%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Guzys, D., Brown, R., Holcomb, E., & Whitehead, D. (2017). An introduction to Community and Primary Health Care (2nd ed.) Cambridge University Press. McMurray, A., & Clendon, J. (2018) Community Health and Wellness: Primary Health Care in Practice (6th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. (Electronic version available from UTAS library.
Other 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. |
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