Chronic Disease Management in the Primary Health Care Context (NURS7603)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Companion
NURS7602
Recommended prerequisite
NURS7600, NURS7601
Restricted
Registered Nurses
Assessment methods
Written assignment and case study
Course enquiries
Course description
This course will assist students develop knowledge of and apply the principles of self management of chronic illnesses and co-morbidities that make a major contribution to Australia's global burden of disease. Students will learn to assess clients with ongoing illness and to develop, implement and evaluate planned care and self management strategies in the primary health care sector in collaboration with other relevant health professionals.