313031 (v.1) Behavioural Health Science for Nursing 263
| Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 4 x 2 Hours Semester |
| Individual Study: | 9 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Seminar: | 4 x 3 Hours Once-only |
| Prerequisite(s): |
312649 (v.4)
Indigenous Cultures and Health 130
or any previous version
OR 310135 (v.1) Indigenous Australian Health and Culture 132 or any previous version AND 313395 (v.2) Health and Health Behaviour 100 or any previous version OR 300716 (v.2) Foundations of Health Care 112 or any previous version OR 313028 (v.1) Inquiry for Nursing Practice 162 or any previous version OR 314510 (v.1) Health and Health Behaviour 130 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to biopsychosocial processes within a Behavioural Health Science framework applied to nursing. Factors influencing individual responses to illness, including personal skills and abilities, habitual behaviours, emotion and motivation. Introduction to psychological and behavioural problems including stress, anxiety, depression and pain. Psychosocial approaches to improving health and well being of individuals with acute and chronic health problems. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 060301 General Nursing |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Geraldton University Centre | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Great Southern TAFE Albany | Semester 2 | Y |
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