Course Title: Apply understanding of the Australian health care system

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Course Title: Apply understanding of the Australian health care system

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

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Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes skills and knowledge required to function independently in developing strategies to practise within the current and future health care environment taking into account the Australian health care system

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN516A Apply understanding of the Australian health care system

Elements:

1. Practise within the Australian health care system
2. Apply an understanding of the funding sources for health in Australia
3. Take into account a range of factors affecting health
 


Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students should be able to:
• Have an understanding of the role of the Enrolled-Division 2 nurse in the Australian Health care system
• Understand the range of funding sources for the Australian Health Care System
• Account for factors affecting health within the Australian Health Care System
 


Overview of Assessment

Delivery: Nominal Hours 20
• Classroom -9 hours
• Self-directed learning – 11 hours