School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 2 - Chronic Illness and DisabilityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401209.2
Discipline: NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human body systems, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priorities and the relationship to nursing practice.
Equivalent Units
401014 Health Variations 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing or 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry course or 4780 Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online. Students must be enrolled in 4780 to enrol in WSU Online Campus units.
About this Unit
This unit will be replaced from Spring 2022 by 401444 Health Variations 2 – Chronic Conditions and Disability. This unit explores the concepts of chronicity, disability, habilitation and rehabilitation in relation to chronic conditions, functional and intellectual disabilities and their implications for nursing practice. The relevance of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to primary health care is the core philosophy of the unit. National Health Priority case studies drawn from across the lifespan will provide a focus for exploring pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions and nursing care related to chronic conditions of the endocrine, neurological and respiratory body systems. In addition, the nursing role in supporting those with physical and intellectual disability will be examined.
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| 4691.2 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4691.3 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4691.4 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4692.3 | Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | CONTINUING |
| 4692.4 | Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | CONTINUING |
| 4692.5 | Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) | CONTINUING |
| 4780.1 | Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online | CURRENT |