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<p>This unit introduces the determinants of health and explores contemporary concepts surrounding the physical, mental and social dimensions of health and well-being of populations from pre-conception to end of life. In this context, it will examine how nurses and midwives might begin to better understand, identify and address health care deficits experienced by individuals, groups, communities and populations including vulnerable groups in the Australian context. This unit focuses on social and individual determinants of health to enable the student to appreciate and understand person/woman-centred care and the complexities in delivering healthcare.</p>
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<p>The current NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, National Health Priority Areas and where applicable the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwives, NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives, ICM/NMBA Code of Ethics for Midwives have informed the content development of this unit.</p>
<p>Topics will include:</p>
<p>Social determinants of health and the impact on the community.</p>
<p>The social model of health in the context of the bio-psycho-social model.</p>
<p>Population Health, primary health care, and public health care systems in the Australian context.</p>
<p>The role of government and health policy in health promotion and social determinants of health.</p>
<p>The impact of culture and gender on social determinants of health. </p>
<p>Health inequality, health equity, and social justice.</p>
<p>Social and demographic measures of community health in Australia.</p>
<p>Social, mental, and physical well-being and wellness in population health.</p>
<p>Community health care services and the role of healthcare professionals.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces the determinants of health and explores contemporary concepts surrounding the physical, mental and social dimensions of health and well-being of populations from pre-conception to end of life. In this context, it will examine how nurses and midwives might begin to better understand, identify and address health care deficits experienced by individuals, groups, communities and populations including vulnerable groups in the Australian context. This unit focuses on social and individual determinants of health to enable the student to appreciate and understand person/woman-centred care and the complexities in delivering healthcare.</p>
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<p>The current NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, National Health Priority Areas and where applicable the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwives, NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives, ICM/NMBA Code of Ethics for Midwives have informed the content development of this unit.</p> <p>Topics will include:</p> <p>Social determinants of health and the impact on the community.</p> <p>The social model of health in the context of the bio-psycho-social model.</p> <p>Population Health, primary health care, and public health care systems in the Australian context.</p> <p>The role of government and health policy in health promotion and social determinants of health.</p> <p>The impact of culture and gender on social determinants of health. </p> <p>Health inequality, health equity, and social justice.</p> <p>Social and demographic measures of community health in Australia.</p> <p>Social, mental, and physical well-being and wellness in population health.</p> <p>Community health care services and the role of healthcare professionals.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn1016">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and discuss the determinants of health (individual, social, environmental, economic, biological, behavioural, cultural, geographical etc.) and describe the measures applied to determine health status.</p>
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<p>Discuss health and social policy about the impact on health determinants and health outcomes and population groups including vulnerable groups from pre-conception to end of life in an Australian context.</p>
K3
<p>Discuss and appraise the importance of public health policy from a local, state, national perspective and its implication for nursing, midwifery, and health care in multiple care settings</p>
K4
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of public health, the primary and public health care system considering the nursing and midwifery roles in the Australian context.</p>
S1
<p>Critically appraise government health policy for population health, primary health care and public health initiatives in Australia</p>
S2
<p>Identify cultural awareness, sensitivity, safety and competence about cultural determinants of health.</p>
S3
<p>Use various forms of media to research and present information about the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations including vulnerable populations</p>
A1
<p>Interpret health and social data related to social determinants that impact upon the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations in Australia.</p>
A2
<p>Appraise subjective and objective social health determinants data about individuals, groups and communities including vulnerable groups and the relationship to the diversity of nursing and midwifery roles in the Australian context.</p>
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<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Narrated powerpoint to explore a community assessment profile, including the health status of a community using available demographic and social data.</p>
<p>Asynchronous oral presentation.</p>
<p>35-55%</p>
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<p>Exploration of a current health or social issue affecting a group, population or community.</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>45-65%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn1016">View unit fees</a>
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