INDH2000
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an opportunity for nursing students to enhance their knowledge of historical and contemporary issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.This course will explore the tenets of culturally capable nursing practice and its development by exploring the dynamics between Australia's historical and contemporary social and healthcare policies, and the current health status for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples history, cultural identity, beliefs and values with a particular focus on the burden of disease.
2. Explore the relationship between Australia's history of colonisation, relevant social and healthcare policy and the multiplicity of experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including health status and life expectancy.
3. Identify key social determinants of health and their trends for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including access, funding, housing, employment, infrastructure and education.
4. Identify and discuss ways of redressing health care inequities including the burden of illness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
5. Discuss strategies that hold the potential to improve the burden of illness and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
6. Describe the principles of cultural capability and cultural safety in order to provide culturally competent nursing care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This must include identifying the impact of racism and effective communication strategies.
7. Examine and reflect of their personal lens and potential biases about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
8. Outline the principles of ethical research when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Content
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's cultural identity, beliefs and values, health indicators;
- Colonisation;
- Social and healthcare policy;
- Social determinants; and
- Cultural capability.
Requisite
Students who have successfully completed ABOR2000 cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
Successful completion of NURS1103, NURS1202, HUBS1406, HUBS1416
Assessment items
Quiz: Module 1 Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Project: Presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Quiz: Module 2 Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Quiz: Module 3 Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 24 hour(s) per term
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 20 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- INDH2000 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 200.9 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.