Learning outcomes

To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.

Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.

Explore the graduate capabilities.

Content

Topics will include: 

• Becoming a health professional: 
• Working with people
• Self-awareness
• Professional communication
• Therapeutic Use of Self
• Active listening skills
• Therapeutic use of professional relationships
• Biopsychosocial approaches to understanding health and health behaviour
• The effects of social class, gender and ethnicity on health behaviour
• Human behaviour:
• Lifespan development: psychosocial and cognitive
• Family: forms, functions and roles
• How people learn: learning models and theories
• Personality
• Personality and health
• Health behaviour:
• Models of health behaviour
• Importance of understanding health behaviour: National Health Priorities
• Health behaviour change:
• Health behaviour change models
• Foundation skills for behaviour change: therapeutic communication; professional boundaries Approaches to behaviour change
• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
• Building Resilience:
• Healthcare consumers
• Health professionals
• Building safe and supportive environments working with specific vulnerable populations

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

This unit requires students to undertake 150 hours of focused learning to achieve the unit learning outcomes. Modes of delivery in this unit include lectures, tutorials, online activities and self-directed study. In addition, this unit fosters student-centred active learning and accommodates diverse student needs. It includes a combination of self-paced, online learning and real-time classes. Early and additional feedback on learning, and tailored support, are provided to facilitate students’ transition to university.

Consistent with adult learning principles, the teaching and learning strategies used within these modes of delivery will provide students with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to professional nursing practice. These strategies will also support students in meeting the aim, learning outcomes and graduate attributes of the unit and the broader course learning outcomes. Learning and teaching strategies will reflect respect for the individual as an independent learner. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively with peers.

Students entering university need significant support to transition into a learning and teaching environment where they are required to drive their own learning. To guide students in their learning, feedback is required to identify what is being done well, what requires additional work and to identify progress toward required learning outcomes. Located in the first year of the programme, this theory unit includes significant face-to-face teaching hours and a directed online component to introduce students to managing their study off-campus. Lectures are utilised to convey content and its central principles while tutorials deliver interactive learning sessions which include formative feedback to build foundational tertiary study skills while also providing an opportunity to establish group-work and learning community skills. Online materials are introduced to provide students with a foundation for ongoing, directed, self-motivated study.

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Midwife Standards for Practice

In connection to the learning outcomes, these Midwife standards for practice provide a framework for midwifery practice in all contexts. They also inform women, and others including consumers, those who regulate, educate, collaborate with and manage midwives on what to expect from a midwife’s practice.

• NMBA(MIDW)1

  Relating to

  Promotes health and wellbeing through evidence-based midwifery practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2

• NMBA(MIDW)1.1

  Relating to

  Identifies what is important to women as the foundation for using evidence to promote informed decision-making, participation in care, and self-determination

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2

• NMBA(MIDW)1.2

  Relating to

  Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings, for safe, quality midwifery practice  

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2

• NMBA(MIDW)1.6

  Relating to

  Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based health initiatives and programs, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2

• NMBA(MIDW)2

  Relating to

  Engages in professional relationships and respectful partnerships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.1

  Relating to

  Supports the choices of the woman, with respect for families and communities in relation to maternity care

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.2

  Relating to

  Partners with women to strengthen women’s capabilities and confidence to care for themselves and their families

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.3

  Relating to

  Practises ethically, with respect for dignity, privacy, confidentiality, equity and justice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.4

  Relating to

  Practises without the discrimination that may be associated with race, age, disability, sexuality, gender identity, relationship status, power relations and/or social disadvantage  

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.5

  Relating to

  Practises cultural safety that is holistic, free of bias and exposes racism

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.6

  Relating to

  Practises in a way that respects that family and community underpin the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)2.7

  Relating to

  Develops, maintains and concludes professional relationships in a way that differentiates the boundaries between professional and personal relationships, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)4

  Relating to

  Undertakes comprehensive assessments

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3

• NMBA(MIDW)4.3

  Relating to

  Analyses information and data and communicates assessments and anticipated outcomes as the basis for midwifery practice, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3

• NMBA(MIDW)5

  Relating to

  Develops a plan for midwifery practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(MIDW)5.1

  Relating to

  Interprets assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan for practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(MIDW)6

  Relating to

  Provides safety and quality in midwifery practice 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)6.3

  Relating to

  Is responsible for consultation and referral and/or escalation in situations that are outside the individual’s scope of practice, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)6.4

  Relating to

  Provides and accepts effective and timely direction, allocation, delegation, teaching and supervision

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO4

• NMBA(MIDW)7.1

  Relating to

  Evaluates and monitors progress towards planned goals and anticipated outcomes

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3

• NMBA(MIDW)7.3

  Relating to

  Uses evaluation and reflection to inform future practice and professional development

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice

In connection to the learning outcomes, these are the national Registered nurse standards for practice for all RNs. Together with NMBA standards, codes and guidelines, these Registered nurse standards for practice should be evident in current practice, and inform the development of the scopes of practice and aspirations of RNs.

• NMBA(RN)1

  Relating toThinks critically and analyses nursing practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)1.1

  Relating toAccesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings, for safe, quality practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)1.2

  Relating toDevelops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)1.3

  Relating toRespects all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)1.5

  Relating toUses ethical frameworks when making decisions

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)1.7

  Relating toContributes to quality improvement and relevant research.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)2

  Relating toEngages in therapeutic and professional relationships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4

• NMBA(RN)2.1

  Relating toEstablishes, sustains and concludes relationships in a way that differentiates the boundaries between professional and personal relationships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4

• NMBA(RN)2.2

  Relating toCommunicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4

• NMBA(RN)2.3

  Relating toRecognises that people are the experts in the experience of their life

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4

• NMBA(RN)2.7

  Relating toActively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person-centred care

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4

• NMBA(RN)3

  Relating toMaintains the capability for practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)3.1

  Relating toConsiders and responds in a timely manner to the health and wellbeing of self and others in relation to the capability for practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)3.2

  Relating toProvides the information and education required to enhance people’s control over health

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)3.3

  Relating toUses a lifelong learning approach for continuing professional development of self and others

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)3.7

  Relating toIdentifies and promotes the integral role of nursing practice and the profession in influencing better health outcomes for people.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)4

  Relating toComprehensively conducts assessments

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)4.2

  Relating toUses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)4.3

  Relating toWorks in partnership to determine factors that affect, or potentially affect, the health and wellbeing of people and populations to determine priorities for action and/ or for referral, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)4.4

  Relating toAssesses the resources available to inform planning.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)5

  Relating toDevelops a plan for nursing practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)5.1

  Relating toUses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• NMBA(RN)6

  Relating toProvides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)6.1

  Relating toProvides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)6.2

  Relating toPractises within their scope of practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)6.5

  Relating toPractises in accordance with relevant policies, guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)6.6

  Relating toUses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)7

  Relating toEvaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)7.1

  Relating toEvaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)7.2

  Relating toRevises the plan based on the evaluation, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4

• NMBA(RN)7.3

  Relating toDetermines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO4