nsg2iih indigenous health
INDIGENOUS AND INTERCULTURAL HEALTH
NSG2IIH
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop the cultural literacy to work with Indigenous Australians in the health care environment. Health care practitioners are expected to demonstrate cultural responsiveness to meet the requirements of Australian Nursing Midwifery Accreditation Council. Through lectures, tutorials, and assessment activities you will learn key concepts of cultural literacy; health literacy; cultural, historical and social determinants of Indigenous health; intercultural communication strategies; ethical and professional standards for nursing practice; and service evaluation. Your learning will be assessed through online scenarios, individual written assessments and service evaluations.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeb McDonough
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNM, HZMND, HBNGE, HBNGEB, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNGEW,HBNEN,HBNENB, HBNENM, HBNENS, HBNENW - Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse), Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe what is meant by the concept cultural literacy and health literacy in relation to culturally responsive nursing practice
- Activities:
- Online reourses. Participate in online and in workshop exercises and discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Explain how Australian Indigenous health is influenced by culture, history and social determinants of health
- Activities:
- Online resources. Participate in online and in workshop exercise and discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Critically analyse how distinct communication strategies influence intercultural encounters between professionals and patients.
- Activities:
- Online resources. Participate in online workshops exercise and discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Analyse how the ethical and professional competency standards of registered nurses and midwives influence the practice of intercultural health care
- Activities:
- Online resources. Participate in online workshops exercise and discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
05. Evaluate a service that provides Australian Indigenous health care to determine the extent to which the service delivers person centred care.
- Activities:
- Online resources. Participate in online workshops exercise and discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment Acknowledgement of country | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Clinical Reasoning Scenario | 40 | 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500 word Individual written evaluation of services Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelissa Deacon-Crouch
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment Acknowledgement of country | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Clinical Reasoning Scenario | 40 | 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500 word Individual written evaluation of services Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeb McDonough
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment Acknowledgement of country | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Clinical Reasoning Scenario | 40 | 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500 word Individual written evaluation of services Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 29-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeb McDonough
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 29 - 43
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"20-hours of self-directed learning per study period."
LectureWeek: 29 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment Acknowledgement of country | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Clinical Reasoning Scenario | 40 | 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500 word Individual written evaluation of services Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTara Williams
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed Reading
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment Acknowledgement of country | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Clinical Reasoning Scenario | 40 | 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500 word Individual written evaluation of services Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Bassett
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via online.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"lectures may be online or face to face"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face to face workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment Acknowledgement of country | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Clinical Reasoning Scenario | 40 | 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500 word Individual written evaluation of services Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |