NUR1013 Indigenous health for nursing and midwifery practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR1013 Indigenous health for nursing and midwifery practice is a level 1, 0-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR1013
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR1013
3 units list NUR1013 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: M2006, M3007 or (M6016, NUR5011 and NUR5111)
Overview
This unit has been developed through a partnership between the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Gukwonderuk Indigenous Engagement Unit (GIEU).
Delivery of effective, high standard health services to Indigenous people is one of the enduring challenges facing a variety of organisations and providers.
This unit is designed for novice learners and strengthens practical skills required for implementing Indigenous equity in healthcare.
It allows students to reflect on their current understandings of Indigenous Australian peoples, equity and diversity and build further knowledge and skills.
Learning objective from the novice level of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Framework have been utilised in the design of the curriculum.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online forum discussion participation (Pass/Fail)Competency hurdle-
- Masterclasses (Pass/Fail)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Advocacy: Describe advocacy for equitable outcomes and social justice in regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- 2
Reflection: Describe how one's own culture and dominant cultural paradigms influence perceptions of and interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- 3
Respect: Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' ways of knowing, being and doing in the context of history, culture and diversity
- 4
Communication: Recognise culturally appropriate, safe and sensitive communication that facilitates trust and builds respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- 5
Safety and Quality: Describe evidence and strengths based best practice approaches in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials4 hours
4-hour teacher facilitated tutorial masterclass (on campus)
2-hour per week teacher-guided and self-directed study, including Moodle activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Liesl Heinrich
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Liesl Heinrich
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR1013?
NUR1013 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR1013?
NUR1013 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including NUR2227, NUR5011 and NUR5111. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is NUR1013 offered?
In 2023, NUR1013 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR1013 have an exam?
No. NUR1013 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.