University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

92237 Primary Health Care

4cp; 10 weeks, 2hpw theoretical hours, 25 clinical hours
Requisite(s): 24 credit points of completed study in C10122 Bachelor of Nursing OR 24 credit points of completed study in C10123 Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Undergraduate

Health promotion and primary health care as defined by the World Health Organization form the framework for exploring the principles and practice of community health nursing and the dynamic nature of the community. The subject uses insights from the disciplines of epidemiology, population health and sociology to examine the health needs of vulnerable groups in the community. The importance of ecological sustainability to the health of the community is also addressed.

Typical availability

Summer session, Kuring-gai campus
Spring semester, City campus
Spring semester, Kuring-gai campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $326.67
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,360.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.083
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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