Working in Partnership with Families (NURS7303)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Assessment methods
Case study, essay.
Course enquiries
Course description
The overall aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in relation to families and how to communicate effectively with family members through the partnerships approach. Students will discover the diversity of contemporary Australian families and the cultural and psychosocial impacts that can effect family functioning. Students will also relate these implications to the practice standards of their specialty healthcare roles. The course aims to develop in healthcare professionals and workers an awareness & understanding of primary health care needs, physical, psychosocial needs in relation to families and family functioning. Students will consider positive and negative impacts on family functioning and learn how they can advocate and assist families to make the best decisions using the partnerships model of communication.`