INDIGENOUS AND INTERCULTURAL HEALTH
NSG2IIH
2017
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.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Shirley Godwin
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Yatdjulgin Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Care | Prescribed | Editors: Odette Best & Bronwyn Fredericks 2014 | Cambridge University Press |
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)
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Parker
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 43
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face to face workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes x5 (worth 8% each) (word count equivalent 1500 words) | On-line quizzes x5, worth 8% | 40 | 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 word Individual written Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Shirley Godwin
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 43
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 31
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face to face workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes x5 (worth 8% each) (word count equivalent 1500 words) | On-line quizzes x5, worth 8% | 40 | 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 word Individual written Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Shirley Godwin
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
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 | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes x5 (worth 8% each) (word count equivalent 1500 words) | On-line quizzes x5, worth 8% | 40 | 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 word Individual written Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tara Williams
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 hours of face to face workshops"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 43
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 750 word Individual written assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes x5 (worth 8% each) (word count equivalent 1500 words) | On-line quizzes x5, worth 8% | 40 | 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 word Individual written Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leah Merrigan
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 43
Twenty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of self-directed learning per study period."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 31
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week 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 | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes x5 (worth 8% each) (word count equivalent 1500 words) | On-line quizzes x5, worth 8% | 40 | 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 word Individual written Assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |