Tuberculosis Management, Testamur Major (T093)
- 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 Current
This major structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the Structure Spring 2021-23 tab for details.
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| Select one alternate subject | 10 | |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Alternate subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7065 | Capstone Experience in Health Care | 20 |
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7065 | Capstone Experience in Health Care | 20 |
| NURS 7081 | Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Immunisation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7016 | Collaborative Inquiry for Primary Health Care Action | 10 |
| NURS 7065 | Capstone Experience in Health Care | 20 |
| NURS 7081 | Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Immunisation | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Major Structure Spring 2021 - 2023
If you commenced in 2024 or later please refer to the Structure 2024 tab for details.
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| Select one alternate subject | 10 | |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Alternate subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7065 | Capstone Experience in Health Care | 20 |
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7065 | Capstone Experience in Health Care | 20 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
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 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7016 | Collaborative Inquiry for Primary Health Care Action | 10 |
| NURS 7065 | Capstone Experience in Health Care | 20 |
| Select three elective | 30 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
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