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NS2219 - Inclusive Practice

Credit points: 3
Year: 2020
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject examines concepts of inclusion and exclusion in the contemporary healthcare environment. The unique needs of different populations and communities in respect of health care are explored. Strategies for ensuring inclusive practice, particularly in relation to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are examined.

Learning Outcomes

  • discuss concepts of inclusion and exclusion in contemporary health care;
  • critically examine social and political elements of inclusive healthcare practice;
  • describe how inclusive practices promote and sustain the well-being of people using health services;
  • identify vulnerable and disadvantaged populations and communities in relation to healthcare contexts.

Subject Assessment

  • presentations (20%)
  • essays (40%)
  • targeted health resource (40%).

Special Assessment Requirements

Students must complete and submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

Prerequisites: 12CP WITHIN COURSES PERMITTED TO ENROL

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2020
Coordinator: Dr Helen Wright, Ms Alison Bryan
Lecturers: Dr Helen Wright, Miss Nikaela Coulson, Dr Maude Chapman, Ms Alison Bryan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
  • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
  • assessment and self-directed study

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2020
Coordinator: Dr Helen Wright, Ms Alison Bryan
Lecturers: Dr Helen Wright, Miss Nikaela Coulson, Dr Maude Chapman, Ms Alison Bryan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 10 hours lectures - Online lectures
  • 20 hours tutorials - Online tutorials
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: WWW - LearnJCU

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2020
Coordinator: Dr Helen Wright, Ms Alison Bryan
Lecturers: Dr Helen Wright, Dr Maude Chapman, Ms Alison Bryan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
  • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
  • assessment and self-directed study

Mackay, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2020
Coordinator: Dr Helen Wright, Ms Alison Bryan
Lecturers: Dr Helen Wright, Miss Nikaela Coulson, Dr Maude Chapman, Ms Alison Bryan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
  • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
  • assessment and self-directed study

Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2020
Coordinator: Dr Helen Wright, Ms Alison Bryan
Lecturers: Dr Helen Wright, Miss Nikaela Coulson, Dr Maude Chapman, Ms Alison Bryan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
  • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
  • assessment and self-directed study

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.