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NUR564 - Primary Health Care Practice

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nursing

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {SCNU01, UPHCN1}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit explores the role of the primary health care nurse across practice environments. Students will draw on the principles of primary health care and examine their relevance in contemporary practice. Guided by evidence and research, students will explore the core attributes and scope of the registered nurse working in primary health care and their influence and impact on the health and wellbeing of the individuals and community in which they practice and at a national level. Students will engage with inquiry-based learning and case studies to build knowledge that supports culturally safe and person-centred care.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the UPHCN1 Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care and SCNU01 Master of Clinical Nursing.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Contextualise policies and documents that influence primary healthcare and their relevance to the registered nurse.
2.	Critique models used in primary health care delivery and their application in the Australian health care system to meet individual and community needs.
3.	Demonstrate advanced knowledge in promoting the health and wellbeing of the consumer and community who engages with primary health care services; and the integration of the role of the registered nurse.
4.	Critically analyse evidence and reflect upon its application in practice in a primary health care environment.
5.	Critically evaluate the role and impact of the registered nurse on the delivery of care in primary health care environments and reflect on the consumer and nurses experience.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Test (20 minutes)	10%	1,2'
2.	Case Study (2500 words)	45%	1,2,3,4,5'
3.	Professional Portfolio (equivalent 2500 words)	45%	1,2,3,4,5'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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