Primary Health Care

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5023
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Course ID
202338
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Claire Verrall
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course aims to provide the skills and knowledge in preparation for advanced practice roles in primary health care settings.

  • Foundations of Primary Health Care 
  • Enablement of individuals and communities 
  • Integrated care in Primary Health Care 

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply principles and theories of primary health care to your context of practice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of determinants of health in addressing health inequity in the community.
  • Demonstrate the principles of ‘whole of society approach’ to health care as an interprofessional team.
  • Illustrates an understanding of the nexus between self and others in the formation of a plan of care for an individual.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 50031
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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