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

Workshops materials have been refreshed and adjusted to enhance alignment with weekly MyLO content, Assessment Tasks have been refined and updated, Assessment Task 3 has moved from a recorded online presentation to a live in-person presentation, and MyLO content has been updated and streamlined.

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 4	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Primary Health Nurse Role	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Health Promotion Intervention Plan Presentation	Week 11	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Study Analysis

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to consider the impact of the social determinants of health on the health equity and health outcomes of a case study character, explain an intervention/change to improve health equity and outcomes, and justify why this intervention/change constitutes primary health care or primary care.

Task Length:

700 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify relevant social determinants of health, explaining their influence on the main character’s health equity and health outcomes.	LO2
2	Explain a realistic intervention/change that would improve the health equity and health outcomes of the main character in the case study.	LO2
3	Justify whether this intervention/change constitutes primary health care or primary care.	LO1
4	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

Assessment Task 2: Primary Health Nurse Role

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to select and examine a primary health care nurse role within the Australian health care system. You will differentiate the primary health care elements of their practice from primary care, establish links to core primary health care principles and detail processes for identifying the collective health needs of their client population.

Task Length:

1300 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Justify the distinction between primary care and primary health care activities when examining the nurse role.	LO1
2	Establish links between aspects of the nurse’s practice and core primary health care principles.	LO3
3	Detail the processes the nurse would likely use to identify the collective health needs of their client population.	LO2, LO4
4	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Health Promotion Intervention Plan Presentation

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to present in-person a health promotion intervention plan to address a health need experienced by the client population of the primary health care nurse examined in Assessment Task 2. You will consider relevant contributing factors, formulate a cohesive plan which includes evaluation strategies, and apply health education skills in your presentation delivery. You will be asked two (2) questions by your assessor after your presentation to demonstrate your understanding of your health promotion intervention plan.

Week Due - Week 11 written submission
Week 12 - presentation
Refer to MyLO for further information.

Task Length:

Five (5) minute presentation, plus responses to two (2) assessor questions

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Defend the need to respond to the health issue of concern based on client group demographics and with consideration of relevant social determinants.	LO2, LO4
2	Explain factors that contribute to the health issue/concern, to justify the health promotion response proposed.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Construct a cohesive health promotion intervention plan that could realistically address the health issue/concern identified.	LO3, LO4
4	Determine the appropriate level and form of evaluation suited to assess the success of your proposed health promotion intervention.	LO4
5	Communicate effectively in your presentation delivery by applying appropriate health education skills.	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.

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.