Unit Outline

In this unit, Primary Health Care philosophy, principles and practices are introduced. Core primary health care principles of social justice, health equity and the influence of social determinants of health, empowerment, and health promotion are examined. The diversity of primary health care practice and range of ways nurses engage and work with individuals, groups and communities to improve and maintain health are analysed. Practice relating to the identification of health needs and interventions, with attention to vulnerable populations, associated with health literacy, the development of health education programs and education resources are appraised.

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	Differentiate between primary care and primary health care.
2	Explain how social determinants of health influence health equity and health outcomes.
3	Examine ways in which nurses enact primary health care principles in primary health care practice.
4	Apply health promotion concepts to respond to identified health needs.
5	Communicate relevant information using appropriate academic writing skills and conventions.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

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:	Case Study Analysis	Week 3	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Primary Health Nurse Role	Week 7	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Health Promotion Intervention Plan Presentation	Week 11	35 %	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Study Analysis

Task Description:

Identify three (3) relevant social determinants of health influencing the health potential of the main character in the case study provided. Briefly explain how this influence promotes or impedes health equity for this person.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the social determinants of health and how these influence health opportunities and outcomes.

Task Length:

700 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate an understanding of the social determinants of health and how these influence health opportunities and outcomes.	LO2
2	Explain how health equity may be achieved.	LO2
3	Identify an appropriate health care provider to assist in improving the health of the main character and explain how and why the intervention provided could be described as providing primary care or primary health care.	LO1
4	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

Assessment Task 2: Primary Health Nurse Role

Task Description:

Select and examine a nurse role which is undertaken in a community setting. Analyse how a nurse employed in this role enacts primary health care principles. Explain how the nurse in this role would identify the health needs of their client group.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies the distinction between primary care and primary health care when examining the nurse role.	LO1
2	Investigate how core Primary Health Care principles are implemented when undertaking this nursing role.	LO3
3	Explain how the nurse would anticipate the health needs of a client group.	LO2, LO4
4	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Health Promotion Intervention Plan Presentation

Task Description:

Record your presentation of your proposed health promotion intervention plan using the power point template provided. The proposed health promotion intervention should address a likely health need of the client group for the primary health care nurse role examined in assessment task 2. Explain how the nurse would evaluate the health promotion intervention proposed.

Task Length:

Plan (equivalent to 1000 words). Recorded presentation ( 5 - 7 minutes maximum).

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain the likely demographic characteristics of the nurse’s client group and anticipated health needs justified.	LO2
2	Describe factors that contribute to the health issue/concern, with consideration of relevant social determinants to develop a health promotion response.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Apply an appropriate health promotion strategy to address the health need identified.	LO3, LO4
4	Present a plan for a health promotion intervention activity including how this activity will be evaluated.	LO4
5	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.