HLTH 0002 Health Care Environments (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 900106
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Description Health Care Environments introduces students to foundation knowledge for working in the health sector. This includes supporting the independence and wellbeing of clients, regardless of age or disability. This subject introduces the aged care sector, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and hospital care and includes working legally and ethically, following safe work practices and using client centred practice.
School Western Sydney The College
Discipline Health, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject
Equivalent Subjects HLTH 0001 - Health Care Environments (UWSCFS)
Restrictions
This subject is only available to College students enrolled in the Undergraduate Preparation Programs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Outline potential methods to support the independence and wellbeing of individuals.
- Recognise safe work practices for direct client care, emphasising the importance of risk assessment, infection control, and workplace safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both healthcare professionals and patients.
- Identify the key components of the Australian healthcare system
- Describe various environments where health care takes place
Subject Content
- Healthcare as a business
- Identify differing environments where health occurs
- Person centred care, independence and wellbeing
- Empowerment and strengths based practice
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
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Reflection | 500 words each | 30 | N | Individual | N |
Quiz | 2 hours | 35 | N | Individual | N |
Case Study | 1000 words | 35 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Term 1 (2024)
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Term 2 (2024)
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Term 3 (2024)
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Autumn Block 4 (2025)
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Spring Block 4 (2025)
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