HNN754 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Histories, Cultures and Health
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Sara Aryal |
| Cohort rule | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H568, H569, H575, H645, H665, H666, H667, H668, H669, H672, H675, H676, H679, H771, H777, H779 |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | HNN154 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | 4 x 2 hour workshops in the trimester |
| Typical study commitment | Students will spend on average 150 hours over the trimester undertaking synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities for this unit. This will include 8 hours of synchronous learning activities (4 x 2-hour workshops in the trimester). Students will spend 24 hours undertaking guided asynchronous learning activities. |
Content
This unit forms part of the Critical Understandings Cluster. Underpinned by the Nursing and Midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2017), three domains of learning are Cultural Safety, Context and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
The unit provides an opportunity for students to acquire specific knowledge and strategies to enable the provision of quality and culturally safe and patient responsive nursing and midwifery care for Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This unit includes the examination of social, political, and historical determinants relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Critically reflect on the influence of personal cultural identity on health beliefs and care practices. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Critically examine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ diverse histories and cultures, health and wellbeing frameworks, and healthcare experiences. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Identify strengths-based approaches to partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to enhance health outcomes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Apply principles of cultural safety and humility to support respectful, person-centred and responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Reflection | 2500 words | 50% |
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| Assessment 2: Presentation | 15 minutes | 50% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HNN754 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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Unit fee information
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