FNLT1001
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will provide teaching and learning activities that are designed to develop a range of competencies required of participants working within an aged care related industry, including effective critical thinking, communication and leadership skills.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2019.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Develop awareness of key ideas and issues within a variety of texts.
2. Develop ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise ideas as valid representations of 'fact'.
3. Develop academic skills of close analysis, critical reading and note taking in a health context.
4. Develop capacity for independent, applied research into a chosen industry.
Content
The course focusses on fostering the following skills:
- Academic Integrity and validity of information
- Effective written communication within an industry
- Effective verbal communication within various health contexts
- Critical thinking in the health workforce
- Leadership and management capabilities
Requisite
This course is only available to students in enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Diploma in Arts and Social Sciences [40317]
- Diploma in Science [40318]
- Diploma in Environmental Science [40319]
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Casestudy
Written Assignment: Written Response 1
Portfolio: Portfolio
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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.