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Introduction
This unit aims to develop your skills in delivering appropriate primary health care solutions in the context of cultural and social diversity to build sustainable change across various settings. The content also enable you to develop skills in planning and evaluating health promotion activities, improving health literacy, delivering health education and developing health information, working with individuals and groups, working in a culturally safe manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, marginalised and vulnerable groups to improve health equity and outcomes.
Summary
| Unit name | Primary Health Care 2 |
| Unit code | CNA555 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Diana Guzys |
| 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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Justify the use of a harm minimisation approach in primary health care practice.
- Apply the concepts of health promotion planning and evaluation to address a health inequity or concern.
- Develop and apply strategies to resources that support the management of a client with diverse/complex health care needs.
- Design and defend a health education intervention to improve health outcomes.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA554 Primary Health Care 1Teaching
| 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 | Health education (recorded presentation or written resource) for a target audience (20%)|Essay (30%)|Health promotion intervention plan and professional dialogue (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required 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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| Recommended | Guzys, D., Brown, R., Halcomb, E. and Whitehead, D.,(Eds.). (2021). 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. Clendon, J & Munns, A (Eds) , (2022). Community health and wellness: primary health care in practice. (6th ed). Elsevier. 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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