HS2101 - Indigenous Health Studies for Nursing Sciences
[Offered in even-numbered years in Thursday Isl. ]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | Indigenous Health Unit |
Available ONLY to students enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing Science and Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post RN).
This subject explores the issues that impact on the provision of nursing care to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Students undertaking this subject will develop an understanding and awareness of the historical, social and cultural issues which influence the health of indigenous people in Australia today.
Learning Outcomes
- acquire an appreciation of the diversity of cultures of Indigenous peoples and demonstrate an awareness of the skills and practices which would contribute to effective communication and interaction in the health care environment;
- apply key elements of indigenous health to the nursing context, focussing particularly upon the varied interactions between nurses and the Indigenous peoples with whom they plan, and to whom they deliver, nursing care;
- demonstrate an awareness of health conditions affecting Indigenous people, the factors that contribute to them and strategies which exist to address these conditions;
- understand the current health status and social conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and be aware of comparisons with the health of other international Indigenous populations;
- understand the links between the colonial process and health inequalities and the major historical eras of Indigenous and colonial relations and the political environment which exists around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples health.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (70%); (10%); assignments (20%). |
| Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Face to face teaching (Compulsory attendance at a one day Cross-Cultural Workshop on the Sunday preceding NS2022:03 residential block. Students not concurrently enrolled in NS2022:03 must contact Subject Coordinator prior to commencement of Semester, to make alternative arrangements.) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (70%); (10%); assignments (20%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (70%); (10%); assignments (20%). |
| Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (70%); essays (10%); assignments (20%). |
| Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (70%); essays (10%); assignments (20%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.