HS2101 - Indigenous Health Studies for Nursing Sciences

[Offered in even-numbered years in Thursday Isl. ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

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

• 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;
• 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;
• Compare the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the health of other international Indibenous populations; and explore initiatives that address these health disparities;
• Identify and discuss key features that contribute to the excess mortality 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;
• 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.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Ms Deanne Hellsten
Contact hours:	10 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (30%); assignments (20%).
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
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.)
Coordinator:	Ms Deanne Hellsten
Contact hours:	10 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (30%); assignments (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Ms Deanne Hellsten
Contact hours:	10 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (30%); assignments (20%).
Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Ms Deanne Hellsten
Contact hours:	20 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); assignments (20%).
Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Ms Deanne Hellsten
Contact hours:	20 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); essays (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.