Primary Health Care Nursing

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 3002
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Course ID
201108
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop students’ knowledge and application of a primary healthcare approach to the provision of nursing and health care.

  • Primary Health Care Nursing, Population Health And Policy
  • Individuals, Groups And Diversity
  • Primary Health Care As A Profession Into The Future

Course learning outcomes

  • Explore the application of primary and public health policy, concepts and principles to nursing practice
  • Explore the role of the registered nurse in health promotion and provision of health education to individuals, groups, communities and populations
  • Develop a client-centred health promotion/health education strategy that addresses social, political, cultural and environmental determinants of health and the immediate problems facing an individual, group, community or population
  • Evaluate the outcomes of health education and health promotion strategies for individuals, groups, communities and populations
  • Critically analyse the challenges of meeting health care needs of rural and remote populations
  • Evaluate the contribution of the registered nurse to effective inter-disciplinary teamwork in the management of clients in primary health care settings

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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