University of Technology Sydney

92651 Primary Health Care Practice: Non-communicable Diseases

6cp; block
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Undergraduate

Description

This subject takes a practical approach to working with individuals, families and communities who are living with common chronic non-communicable diseases such as kidney disease, rheumatic heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Students develop an understanding of the common disease processes, preventative strategies, treatment and/or management in relation to chronic disease.

Completion of this subject equips students to provide profession-specific and integrated care of common chronic non-communicable diseases from an Indigenous primary health care perspective.

Typical availability

Spring session, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Access conditions

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