MHP109 The Body, Illness and Health (8)

This subject introduces the student to a broad theoretical and practical overview of the major illnesses affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Students will learn of the vital organs and major systems in the human body. It explores the relationships between lifestyle and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status. It also examines the role of health professionals. Further to this, it addresses the impact that colonisation has had on health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Holistic health encompasses spirituality as well as the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of the individual and community.

Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 1 (30)
Online *
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MHP109. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science- Mental Health

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the relationship between social, emotional and physical wellbeing;
  • be able to discuss the human body, using appropriate anatomical terminology supported by digital technology;
  • be able to identify the functions of some of the vital organs of the human body as they relate to chronic diseases specifically experienced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples;
  • be able to define the major illnesses and chronic diseases being experienced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples today; and
  • be able to recognise personal health data to understand the impact of optimal well being and the affect this has on sustained professional practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1: The Body, Illness and Health;
  • Module 2: Basic Anatomy and Physiology;
  • Module 3: The Major Systems; and
  • Module 4: Maintaining Wellness.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of MHP109 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Compulsory residential school attendance
0
2
Short answer questions - set 1
20
3
Short answer questions - set 2
20
4
Short answer questions - set 3
20
5
reflection
40

Residential School

This subject contains a 2.8 day Compulsory Residential School.

The residential school is compulsory as it forms a significant component of the teaching strategy in this subject. Further details about the residential school will be provided by your Subject Coordinator. Students will attend a total of 20 days at residential schools throughout the year for this subject and other subjects in the course.

Students undertaking subjects within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)  Djirruwang Program may be eligible for federal government funding to attend the compulsory residential schools. This funding is set at 20 days across two academic sessions which meets the requirements for support from Indigenous Student Services.

Special Resources

Students will be required to attend compulsory residential schools throughout the year for this subject and other subjects throughout the course.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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