This unit of study is designed to deepen the student’s understanding of the complexity of contemporary child and family health nursing care in the community setting. The family is examined from a socio-ecological perspective and within the broader environment in which families live. Primary health care and health promotion principles are explored within a strengths-based framework and the importance of family and community in promoting optimal child health in the early years is discussed.
Students also explore tools for assessment of families, critical analysis of family theory and models of care that provide a framework for child and family health nursing practice. Students are introduced to the social determinants of health and the concept of working in partnership with families, government, non-government and support agencies to facilitate the transition to parenting, promote resilience, empowerment and community connectedness. Current government guidelines, directives, initiatives and research are examined within the context of child and family health nursing.
| Family and Child Health | |
| Unit of study code | 040 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies GC single unit of study |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 3 |
| Clinical placement requirements | There is a compulsory 40 hours clinical placement for this unit of study.
Anyone applying for an ACN course that includes a clinical placement must provide evidence of compliance documents at the time of application. Applications for enrolment will not be progressed until all relevant documentation has been received by customer services. Each Australian state and territory has its own clinical placement documentation requirements. Please view our clinical placement information page, then click on the tab for your particular state or territory for information on specific requirements. Individual placement providers may need additional documentation. If you are required to provide this then you will be contacted by the clinical placement officer following enrolment. ACN negotiates with health care facilities to secure clinical placements. ACN will make every effort to secure clinical placements within the timeframe indicated in the course outline, however applicants are advised that provision and location of clinical placements is dependent on the availability of placements within the health facility. As placements are difficult to secure, once confirmed these cannot be negotiated unless there is unforeseen extenuating circumstances. Applicants are not to arrange their own clinical placements with a clinical facility under any circumstances. ACN reserves the right to change clinical placements if necessary. |
| Prescribed texts | Clendon, J and Munns, A 2019, Community health and wellness: Principles of primary health care, 6th edn, Elsevier Australia, Sydney. |
| Co-ordinated by | Sue Mapletoft MACN Email: sue.mapletoft@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
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| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
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| Theme 1: Promoting family health and wellbeing | a) analyse the philosophies, polices, theories and frameworks that underpin child and family health nursing practice in Australia | Assessment 1: Online discussions | 10% | 2, 8 |
| Theme 2: Assessing and strengthening the family | b) apply knowledge of the social determinants of health and the concepts of resilience and community connectedness to support practice | Assessment 2: Professional experience placement | Satisfactory/unsatisfactory | 9 |
| Theme 3: Supporting families and communities | c) discuss the ecological, cultural, political and economic factors that impact on families with young children | Assessment 3: Essay (1,500 words) | 30% | 5 |
| d) evaluate the perinatal health and wellbeing of caregivers during the transition to parenting in the early years | Assessment 4: Family assessment and analysis (3,500 words) | 60% | 10 | |
| e) create partnerships with community networks and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to build strong foundations for the family and community | ||||
| f) develop evidence-based health promotion strategies in partnership with families using a primary health care, strengths-based framework. | ||||
Family and Child Health (040) is a Tier 3 unit.
| Tiers | 2021 Member price (10% discount) | 2021 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,070.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,362.50 | $2,625.00 |
| Tier 3 | $2,776.50 | $3,085.00 |
| Tier 4 | $3,321.00 | $3,690.00 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.