HS2101 - Indigenous Health Studies for Nursing Sciences
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| 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. Students should develop the critical and reflective abilities to practise in a culturally safe manner.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and apply the skills and practices that contribute to effective communication and culturally safe interactions between nurses and clients with whom they plan and to whom they deliver nursing care;
- Compare the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the health of other international Indigenous populations; and explore initiatives that address these health disparities;
- Discuss the role of nurses, other health professionals and professionals from outside the health sector in health care planning and delivering health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
- Describe the links between colonial processes and contemporary health inequalities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ongoing impact of the political environment upon their health;
- Identify and discuss key features that contribute to the excess mortailty and morbidity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as outlining strategies to 'close the gap' in health disparities between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); (on line and on course assessment) (30%); assignments (20%). |
| Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Face to face teaching 18-Jul-2009 to 19-Jul-2009 (Compulsory attendance at a two day Cross-Cultural Workshop on the weekend preceding the NS2214:03 residential block.) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); (on line and on course assessment) (30%); assignments (20%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); (30%); assignments (20%). |
| Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); (on line and on course assessment) (30%); assignments (20%). |
| Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Felicity Croker. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); (on line and on course assessment) (30%); 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.