Unit Outline
CNA554
Primary Health Care 1
Semester 1, 2024
Robyn Kelly
School of Nursing
College of Health and Medicine
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Unit Coordinator
Robyn Kelly
Email: Robyn.Kelly@utas.edu.au
 
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
This Unit aims to develop the student’s advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). Students will develop knowledge and skills in critical thinking and in the application of PHC research to practice, with a focus on addressing health inequities. The epidemiological base for population health will be utilised to assist primary health care nurses to collaborate effectively with their clients and communities. Students will explore a range of factors necessary for advancing health and wellbeing in the primary health care space including community profiles, health statistics, the social correlates of health, health literacy and health policy.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate deep understandings of primary health care principles;
2.
Identify and articulate correlations between health outcomes and political, social, cultural and economic contexts;
3.
Critically appraise the role of health promotion, anticipatory health and other preventative health strategies;
4.
Integrate primary health care theory into practice.
Alterations as a result of student feedback
No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.
 
 
Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
Online
Individual Study
Individual self-directed learning - 10 hours per week.
10
StudyPeriod 13 times
Online Class
Online webinar - 3 x 1 hour.
1
Study Period 3 times
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 
How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
Primary Health Care Principles Quiz
Week 5
15 %
LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:
Critical Review Essay
Week 9
40 %
LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:
Client and Community Profile Report
Week 13
45 %
LO1, LO2, LO4
 
Assessment details
    
Assessment Task 1: Primary Health Care Principles Quiz
Task Description:
The PHC Principles Quiz examines your understanding of the content of the first module, including the allocated readings.

Task Length:
45 minutes time allocation
Due Date:
Week 5
Weight:
15 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Identify the Social Determinants of Health.
LO1, LO2
2
Discuss the Principles of comprehensive PHC.
LO1, LO2
3
Discuss Health Inequities.
LO1, LO2
 
Assessment Task 2: Critical Review Essay
Task Description:
Undertake a critique of a health promotion or preventative health initiative. The initiative may be a program, campaign or service, but choose one that aims to address a health concern, and which is currently in progress or recently completed. Assess the effectiveness, efficacy and equity of the initiative using both process and outcome measures.

Task Length:
2000 words
Due Date:
Week 9
Weight:
40 %
 
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Provide a thorough introductory overview of an appropriate HP or preventative health initiative.
LO1, LO3
2
Discuss the theoretical framework for the initiative.
LO1, LO3
3
Analyse the alignment of the initiative with appropriate PHC principles.
LO1, LO3
4
Use an appropriate approach to assess whether the initiative is being implemented as was originally planned.
LO3
5
Use appropriate evidence to assess whether the outcomes match the aims.
LO3
 
Assessment Task 3: Client and Community Profile Report
Task Description:
From within your practice select a participant (who will remain anonymous) who is willing to discuss their health profile and social details and permit you to use this data in a report.

Task Length:
2500 words
Due Date:
Week 13
Weight:
45 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Complete a social and health profile of the participant and of the community in which they live.
LO1, LO2, LO4
2
Compare the profile of the participant with that of their broader community.
LO1, LO2, LO4
3
Compare one need or issue that is common to both the individual and the local community with state and national statistics. Explores the evidence related to the causes and prevalence of the issue and analyse why it is important to address this issue.
LO1, LO2, LO4
4
Make appropriate and effective recommendations.
LO1, LO2, LO4
 
 
 
How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.
 
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
 
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.
 
 
 
Required Resources
Required reading materials
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
 
Recommended reading materials
Guzys, D., Brown, R., Holcomb, E., & Whitehead, D. (2017). An introduction to Community and Primary Health Care (2nd ed.) Cambridge University Press.
McMurray, A., & Clendon, J. (2018) Community Health and Wellness: Primary Health Care in Practice (6th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. (Electronic version available from UTAS library.
 
Other recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.
 
Other required resources