School Of Nursing And MidwiferyIndigenous Australian Health, Wellness and CultureWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401454.1
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Foundational knowledge related to primary health care, professional communication, behavioural and social sciences, nursing or midwifery practice.
Equivalent Units
401206 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 - Bachelor of Nursing, 4780 - Bachelor of Nursing – WSU Online or 4684 - Bachelor of Midwifery.
About this Unit
Indigenous Australian Health, Wellness and Culture unit will specifically enable nursing and midwifery students to investigate, discuss and develop an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, health statistics, historical and present-day issues associated with poor health outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The concepts of cultural safety, health and illness will be discussed in terms of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Students will explore and reflect on the impact of the different attitudes, institutional policies and value systems relating to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.
Courses| 4691.5 | Bachelor of Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4780.2 | Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online | CONTINUING |