Course Title: Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: NURS5408C
Course Title: Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
Important Information:
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5417 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Rosemarie Russell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7478
Course Contact Email: rosemarie.russell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Adaline Fernando - Course Lead
Nominal Hours: 75
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
In this course you will learn the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional within the Australian health care system, providing health care across the lifespan of people in health and community care services and environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
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1. Apply principles and requirements of nursing practice to work in the Australian health care system. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Apply principles of primary and tertiary health care and the principles of wellness to Australian contemporary nursing practice. 1.2. Identify agencies to facilitate positive health outcomes. 1.3. Identify funding sources for health care in Australia. 1.4. Identify political and economic policy and the impact on health care delivery in Australia. 1.5. Apply requirements of alternative and non-traditional approaches to health care and identify their place in contemporary nursing practice. 1.6. Apply requirements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and principles of cultural safety. 1.7. Provide nursing care in accordance with NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice. 1.8. Identify current health issues impacting clinical practice and health policy development. 1.9. Identify requirements of the National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework and its impacts on the health care environment.
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Element: |
2. Identify and respond to factors and issues affecting health in Australia. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify the historical development and current perspectives of the Australian nursing profession within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse. 2.2. Incorporate theoretical concepts of nursing theory in clinical engagement and practice related to nursing care. 2.3. Identify existing health support services to respond to health issues facing people in Australia. 2.4. Identify and evaluate community health promotional strategies. 2.5. Incorporate the principles of wellness to emotional and social wellbeing.
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Element: |
3. Work in the context of professional nursing practice. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Apply requirements of and work within the enrolled nurse scope of practice. 3.2. Follow organization procedures that comply with audit and accreditation processes. 3.3. Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to the NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry. This subject runs over ten weeks delivering eleven lessons.
Teaching Schedule
City 2245
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Lesson |
Topic |
Assessment/Learning activities |
Week 1 |
Lesson 1 |
Evolution of Nursing Welcome and introduction to Practice nursing within the Australian heath care system. Overview of the assessment tasks and due dates
Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, watching you tube websites to cover the following learning outcomes:
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Under the heading Preparation for Session 1 - Student to view the attached YouTube video "What does it mean to be a nurse?"
Discussion of Assessment Tasks in the Lesson 1, lecture session by the Educators. |
Week 1 |
Lesson 2 |
History of nursing theorists and theories. Current nursing practice in Australia Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching to cover the following learning outcomes:
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Pre reading before Session 2 - Tabbner’s Nursing Theory & Practice. Chapter 1 - Nursing: the evolution of a profession.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE: This Session is related to Assessment Task 2, Pecha Kucha Presentation. So when the Student attend this session, the Educator will give a brief introduction of the Assessment Task 2 which is scheduled to be presented on Week 9 on 09/09/2022, Friday by both the City & Bundoora Students.
Under the heading Preparation for Session 2 - Student to click the link and read about "Why Is Nursing Theory Important in Nursing Education?"
Complete a Practice Quiz 1 on - Nursing Theories |
Week 2 |
Lesson 3 |
Professional nursing bodies, codes and guidelines Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites to cover the following learning outcomes: Professional nursing bodies
Nursing codes
Practice guidelines
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To complete an Activity on different types of Professional nursing bodies and its primary roles. |
Week 3 |
Lesson 4 |
Legal and ethical framework and professional nursing practice Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites to cover the following learning outcomes: Professional nursing practice legal and ethical framework
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Under the heading Preparation for Session 4 - Student to view the attached YouTube video "Nursing Ethics: Understanding Ethics in Nursing"
To complete a discussion task on, Areas of legal liability in Nursing topic. |
Week 3 |
Lesson 5 |
Models of nursing care, management and leadership. Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites to cover the following learning outcomes: Models of nursing care, management and leadership
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Under the heading Preparation for Session 5 - Student to view the attached YouTube video "Leadership Styles"
To complete an interesting Quiz - Use an External link provided to complete a Quiz about "What's your leadership style"? |
Week 4 |
Lesson 6 |
Professional nursing practice informatics. Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites to cover the following learning outcomes: Professional nursing practice and informatics
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Under the heading Preparation for Session 6 - Student to read about the topic "What is Nursing Informatics & why it is important"?
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Week 6 |
Lesson 7 |
Components of the Australian healthcare system. Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites, you tube to cover the following learning outcomes:
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Pre reading before Session 7 - Tabbner’s Nursing Theory & Practice. Chapter 4 - Nursing: Australia’s healthcare delivery system.
Complete an activity on the different components of health care delivery system and 2 examples for each. |
Week 7 |
17/08/2022, Wednesday |
ACHS Assessment Task 1 & 2 Support Session |
Q&A Session for the Assessment Tasks |
Week 7 |
Lesson 8 |
Quality and safety in healthcare. Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites, you tube to cover the following learning outcomes:
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Pre reading before Session 8 - Tabbner’s Nursing Theory & Practice. Chapter 7 - Nursing: Quality & safety in healthcare. |
Week 8 |
Lesson 9 |
Understanding and promoting health. Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, visiting websites, you tube to cover the following learning outcomes:
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Under the heading Preparation for Session 9 - Student to click the link and read about "Alma Ata Declaration" & also watch a YouTube video on the "Determinants of Health - A practical Approach"
Complete a Practice Quiz 2 on - Alma Ata Principles |
Week 9 |
Lesson 10 |
Role of the enrolled nurse in healthcare. Health professionals and services. Non-western therapies. Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including working on two case studies to cover the following learning outcomes: EN’s role in healthcare, health professionals and services. Non-western therapies
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Under the heading Preparation for Session 10 - Student to view the attached YouTube video "Enrolled Nurse - More than you imagine?" and read the article about “Complementary therapies" using the link provided.
Complete a Matching Question activity on - Different Disciplines (Specialists) and their roles |
Week 9 |
Lesson 11 |
Registration standards ad workplace accreditation.
Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including working on two case studies to cover the following learning outcomes: Registration standards and workplace accreditation
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Complete a Practice Quiz 3 on - Registration Standards |
Week 9 |
Due 9th Sep 2022 |
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AT2 - Pecha Kucha Presentation
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Week 10 |
14/09/2022, Wednesday |
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ACHS AT2 Resits |
Week 10 |
Due 18th Sep 2022 |
AT1 - Knowledge Assessment Questions to be answered on Canvas under "Assignments" |
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Week 17-19 |
TBA |
AT3 – Clinical Placement 1 - 3 weeks in duration
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
Computer, Canvas access, Collaborate Ultra, Library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks:
There are three (3) key assessments that you will need to successfully complete in order to be assessed as competent in this unit.
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HLTENN035-AT2 of 3: Pecha Kucha Presentation This assessment task is the second of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, to be deemed satisfactory for this unit/course. This assessment requires you to research the different nursing theorists that have impacted nursing as we know it today. You are required to create a PowerPoint presentation in a “Pecha Kucha format”. Select one theorist from the list provided, create your presentation using PowerPoint software. Try not to use words on the slides, use few or no notes as you are going to present this in class. No recording is required. Your power point to be scanned and uploaded onto CANVAS as a PDF before the due date in preparation for your class presentation. |
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HLTENN035-AT1 of 3: Knowledge Assessment Assessment will be a series of short answer questions uploaded onto canvas using Turnitin. You must achieve full competency for this assessment. This means every answer must be correct after two attempts |
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HLTENN035-AT3 of 3: Clinical placement 1 Observation of performance in Clinical Placement 1 whilst performing the basic Nursing skills to the assigned Patients/Clients/Residents. Due Date: Designated Clinical Placement Weeks You will be observed by an RMIT assessor and feedback will be provided by your Educator. You will be graded Satisfactory or Not satisfactory as per the outcome of performance. |
Assessment Matrix
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: AT 1 |
Assessment Task 2: AT 2 |
Assessment Task 3: AT 3 |
1. Apply principles and knowledge of nursing practice to work in a health care system. |
1.1 Apply principles of primary health care and the wellness principles to own work role.
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Q14 |
C4 |
Part 1 Q1 |
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1.2 Identify and access appropriate agencies to facilitate positive health outcomes.
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Q7, Q12 |
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Part 1 Q2
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1.3 Take into account socio-cultural and social influences and factors that impact health and illness.
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Q5, Q10, Q11, Q13 |
C3, Q4 |
Part 1 Q5 Part 2 Q1
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1.4 Apply knowledge of political and economic impacts on health care delivery.
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Q9 |
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1.5 Apply knowledge of non-western approaches to health care, and their place in contemporary nursing practice.
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Q5, Q13, Q21 |
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Part 1 Q1 |
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1.6 Apply strategies within own work role to maintain standards of care within the contemporary health care system.
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Q4, Q15, Q18 |
C4 |
Part 1 Q3
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1.7 Maintain knowledge of current health issues impacting clinical practice and health policy development.
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Q8, Q10, Q17, Q18 |
C4 |
Part 1 Q 2,3
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2. Identify and discuss funding sources for health care in Australia. |
2.1 Access and interpret information to increase own awareness of appropriate sources of funding for health care services.
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Q8, Q9 |
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Part 1 Q4 |
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2.2 Discuss information on health care service funding sources and health-related insurances with the person, family or carer.
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Q22
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3. Identify and respond to factors and issues affecting health in Australia. |
3.1 Identify factors that may affect health for a range of people and groups.
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Q9, Q15, Q18 |
C2 |
Part 1 Q5
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3.2 Recognise risk factors and social circumstances applying to the health of people, and refer the person to appropriate health professionals.
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Q5, Q9, Q13, Q18 |
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Part 1 Q2, 5
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3.3 Identify existing health services that support current health issues facing people in Australia.
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Q6, Q7, Q12 |
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Part 1 Q2
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3.4 Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of available community health promotional strategies.
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Q8, Q11, Q13, Q22 |
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Part 1 Q2
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3.5 Promote understanding of the person’s emotional and social wellbeing.
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Q5, Q13 |
C2, C4 |
Part 1 Q2, 5
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4. Work in the context of professional nursing practice. |
4.1 Describe the historical development and current perspectives of the nursing profession.
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Q23 |
C1, C2, C3, C4
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4.2 Maintain current knowledge of nursing theorists, and incorporate theoretical concepts related to nursing care into nursing practice.
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Q4, Q14 |
C1, C2, C3, C4
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4.3 Describe the role of relevant professional nursing bodies.
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Q1, Q2, Q3, Q15, Q16 |
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4.4 Work within the principles and parameters of nursing practice.
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Q15 |
C4 |
Part 1 Q2, 3, 5, 6
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4.5 Follow organisation procedures that comply with audit and accreditation processes.
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Q16 Q17, Q18 |
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Part 1 Q3 |
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4.6 Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to Scope of Practice Framework. |
Q14, Q16 |
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Part 1 Q2, 3, 5, 7, 8
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4.7 Adapt to different requirements of the role of the enrolled nurse within health care environments.
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Q4, Q16
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C3 |
Part 1 Q2, 3, 5, 6, 8
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5. Contribute to professional work team. |
5.1 Establish collaborative relationships in the delivery of health care in accordance with the role of the enrolled nurse, working with the registered nurse and other health care professionals.
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Q11, Q16 |
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Part 1 Q7, Q8 |
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5.2 Examine and document reflective nursing practice.
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Part 2 Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 |
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5.3 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive group dynamics when working in interdisciplinary team.
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Q4, Q5, Q11, Q18 |
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Part 1 Q2, 5, 8 |
Performance Evidence | |||
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Assessment Task 1: AT 1 |
Assessment Task 2: AT 2 |
Assessment Task 3: AT 3 |
Undertaken nursing work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional practice standards, codes and guidelines |
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Part 1 Q2, 3, 5, 6, 8
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During at least 1 clinical work placement, worked effectively in the context of professional nursing practice including:
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CP1 CP logbook
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Page Break
Knowledge Evidence | |||
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Assessment Task 1: AT 1 |
Assessment Task 2: AT 2 |
Assessment Task 3: AT 3 |
Health and illness issues facing people who have come from countries other than Australia |
Q5, Q13, Q14, Q20 |
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Part1 Q1, 4
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Health insurance-related organisations and their roles in the Australian health care system |
Q8 |
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Part1 Q4 |
Health issues and impacts for health care delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people |
Q5, Q13, Q14, Q19 |
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Part1 Q1
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Historical and current perspectives of the nursing profession |
Q22 |
C1, C3, C4
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Development and historical context of the Australian health care system, current health service models and State/Territory standards of care |
Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q14 |
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Range of health care environments and the roles of the interdisciplinary health care team and personnel associated with health service delivery |
Q6, Q7, Q11, Q13, Q14, |
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Part1 Q1, 2, 3, 6
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Themes that impact health and illness for people from Australia and other countries, including environment, cultural barriers and community acceptance |
Q5, Q13, Q17, Q20 |
C4 |
Part1 Q1, 5, 6
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Social, political and economic impacts on health care delivery including funding sources and constraints on services and resource allocation |
Q8, Q9, Q10, Q14 |
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Part 1 Q1, Q4 |
Overall structure, strengths and weakness of the Australian health care system, with emphasis on the local area |
Q10 |
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Current issues which impact health policy development |
Q10, Q14, Q17, Q18, Q19 |
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How health and illness factors impact a person |
Q5, Q20 |
C2, C3, C4
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Part 1 Q1, Q5 |
Principles and philosophical framework of primary health care |
Q4, Q14 |
C1, C3
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Part 1 Q1 |
Principles of wellness and illness, and models of care and non-western approaches to health care |
Q4, Q5, Q21 |
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Part 1 Q1
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Roles of regulatory authorities, industrial and professional bodies:
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Q1, Q2, Q3, Q15, Q16 |
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Part 1 Q3 |
Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s Standards |
AT3 is conducted during clinical placement at an aged care facility. |
Modelling of industry operating conditions including access to real people for simulations and scenarios in enrolled nursing work. |
AT3 is conducted during clinical placement at an aged care facility. |
Other Information
Other Information
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course.
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course. However each individual theory assessment may only be resubmitted once.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.
Please refer to the RMIT student Page for extensive information about study support, assessments, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/contact-and-help/support-services (Links to an external site.)
Student support
Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further support, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT @ https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support
Attendance
You are required to attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity and gain competency in the course.
Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension. For more information have a look at RMIT's Special considerationn page.
Assessment Adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS), for more information on the types of adjustments provided, have a look at the adjustments to assessment website.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
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Appeals
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