Tuberculosis Management, Testamur Major (T093)

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  • Western Sydney University Major Code: T093

Previous Codes: A4062.1, A4063.1, A4064.1, A4065.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The aim of the Tuberculosis Management major is to provide Registered Nurses with the specialist theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to prepare them for advanced practice in the clinical management of Tuberculosis among individuals and communities. Students will be able to align their career goals with their professional knowledge and skills in the major. Opportunities will be provided for students completing the Masters level major to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts through a capstone project relevant to their professional specialty area.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Online Dr Linda Gregory

Major Structure

Select the link for your program below to see details of the major

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 60 cp 1 year pathway

One year Pathway Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 60 credit points including the subjects listed below

Subject Title Credit Points
PUBH 7021Primary Health Care and its Applications10
NURS 7050Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7058Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7049Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7023Evidence Based Health Care10
Select one elective10
Total Credit Points60

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 80 cp 1 year pathway

One year Pathway Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed below

Subject Title Credit Points
PUBH 7021Primary Health Care and its Applications10
NURS 7050Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7058Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7049Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7023Evidence Based Health Care10
Select one alternate subject10
Select two electives20
Total Credit Points80

Alternate subjects

Subject Title Credit Points
NURS 7019Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care10
NURS 7065Capstone Experience in Health Care20

Replaced Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Major for students who passed these subjects in Autumn 2021 or earlier. 

NURS 7008 - Capstone Experience in Health Care, replaced by NURS 7065 Capstone Experience in Health Care

Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 1 year pathway

One year Pathway Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed below

Subject Title Credit Points
PUBH 7021Primary Health Care and its Applications10
NURS 7050Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7058Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7049Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7023Evidence Based Health Care10
NURS 7065Capstone Experience in Health Care20
Select one elective10
Total Credit Points80

Replaced Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Major for students who passed these subjects in Autumn 2021 or earlier. 

NURS 7008 - Capstone Experience in Health Care, replaced by NURS 7065 Capstone Experience in Health Care

Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 1.5 year pathway

1.5 year Pathway Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points including the subjects listed below

Subject Title Credit Points
PUBH 7021Primary Health Care and its Applications10
NURS 7050Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7058Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7049Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB)10
NURS 7023Evidence Based Health Care10
NURS 7028Leadership in Clinical Practice10
NURS 7016Collaborative Inquiry for Primary Health Care Action10
NURS 7065Capstone Experience in Health Care20
Select three elective30
Total Credit Points120

Replaced Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Major for students who passed these subjects in Autumn 2021 or earlier. 

NURS 7008 - Capstone Experience in Health Care, replaced by NURS 7065 Capstone Experience in Health Care