Discuss the role of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Describes the historical origins of the Australian healthcare system.

Assessment criteria / benchmarks

The evidence submitted demonstrates that the student satisfactorily:
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1. Selects one of the theories provided and provides and explanation of how it would apply in different health care settings.

2. a. Describes the historical origins of the Australian healthcare system and explains how it has evolved into today’s current healthcare system. 0

b. Identifies 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the health care system in Australia.

3. a. Identifies the impacts of an individual’s financial status.

b. Outlines social determinants that can create health inequalities.

c. Explains healthcare issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

d. Identifies and discusses one health issue facing people who have come from a country other than Australia.

4. a. Discusses the different role of an EN in the primary and acute health care sectors and the members of the heath team

b. Outlines the definition of primary health and principles and philosophical framework of primary health care including wellness in nursing care

5. a. Discusses State vs Federal health care funding

b. Discusses Medicare vs Private Health Insurance

c. Discusses the PBS.

6. a. Discusses the role of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

b. Discusses the role of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation

7. Selects one current Australian National Health Priority area and discusses associated initiatives and identifies one appropriate support service available.

8. Identifies one non-western approach to healthcare and explains how this could be incorporated into the care provided for people within the Australian healthcare system.

9. a. Takes the correct course of action in relation to the case study.

b. Outlines the aspects required from the appropriate standards

c. provides at least 2 actions taken

10. a. Identifies and evaluates a current health promotion strategy in Australia.

b. Outlines associated risk factors and identifies appropriate referral.

11. Meets word count for each question.

12. Relevant references included where appropriate. APA6 or 7th edition format used.