HLT510 Clinical Issues in Health (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Generic Science subjects (GENSC)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject aims to provide students with the opportunity to study contemporary issues in health within their field of practice and area of specialisation, in order to more deeply understand the influences which impact on health service delivery, the context of practice and the scope of health professionals' practice.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HLT510

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Restricted to students enrolled in the M App Sc (Medical Imaging) and the Master of Nursing or at the discretion of the Course Co-ordinator

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* identify and discuss the contemporary issues which affect professional practice;
* demonstrate critical skills in analysing literature concerned with contemporary health issues;
* utilise research skills to source and use information to broaden and deepen understanding of issues which impact on professional practice and service delivery.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The subject is made up of six topics and uses supporting readings. The six topics are: 1. Introduction to issues in health 2. The reflective practitioner 3. Professionalism 4. Ethics in health 5. Extended role 6. Other clinical issues in health care.

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