Contexts of Health and Wellbeing (9043.2)

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This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:

• Version 1 - Start Date: 01/07/2012 End Date: 31/12/2017
• Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2018 End Date: 01/01/2018

Syllabus

This unit takes a lifespan approach to introduce students to key concepts related to health and wellness from a nursing perspective.

Students will explore the determinants of health, across the lifespan, and also be introduced to the primary health care approach, as it applies in different practice settings. Examples to contextualise health and wellness across the lifespan will be drawn from the national health priorities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast concepts of health and wellness;

2. Discuss the key principles of primary health care approaches across the life span; and

3. Discuss national strategic directions within the context of health and wellness.

Contact Hours

Student engagement is equivalent to 150 hours per semester including self directed learning.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in Bachelor of Nursing OR Bachelor of Public Health OR Bachelor of Health Studies.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Incompatible Units

Restrictions: This unit is not open to students who have passed 7429 Theoretical Foundations.

Equivalent Units

7427 Social Concepts of Health and Illness