L1:Apply the concepts of health and wellness to identify health behaviours and factors influencing choice and change in health using an holistic approach.

L1: Apply the concepts of health and wellness to identify health behaviours and factors influencing choice and change in health using an holistic approach

L2: Discuss the social, cultural, economic and cultural influences on health behaviour and development

L3: Discuss the elements of interpersonal communication

Health Wellness Health behaviours Factors influencing choice Factors influencing change in health Holistic approach

Social influences on health status, behaviour, and development

Cultural influences on health status, behaviour, and development

Economic influences on health status, behaviour, and development

Cultural influences on health status, behaviour, and development

Elements

Effective

Interpersonal

communication

Define key terms Discuss the definition of health and related

concepts Identify the four central concepts of nursing

theories Discuss variables that influence health and

illness beliefs Define a model Describe three models of health Describe the three levels of preventative care

Define communication Describe the levels of communication Discuss the forms of communication Discuss the purpose of communication Describe key aspects of communication Define therapeutic communication Understand the importance of

communication in nursing practice

Discuss key terms Discuss the influence of a healthy lifestyle in

preventing disease and promoting wellness Explore and discuss the health status of New

Zealanders Explore the significance of national strategies

in NZ to address health disparities and promote health

Identify and explain three categories of factors which influence behaviour and behaviour change decisions

Identify and discuss behaviour change techniques

Define key terms Discuss indicators of health status Identify and discuss the main determinants

of health? Discuss health status in New Zealand Review the National Health Committee

Report and government health initiatives

What is the Treaty? What was it’s relevance to health at the

time it was signed? What are the principles of the treaty?

Define key terms Briefly review the structures, mechanisms

and processes of the gastrointestinal tract (GI)

Identify and explain why each major nutrient is necessary for nutrition and give examples of dietary sources for each one

List factors that affect dietary patterns / nutritional status

Describe clinical signs of altered nutrition

Define key terms Define human development Explain the three domains of human

development Outline the eight stages of human

development Briefly describe the contextual approach to

human development

Explain and give examples of Vygotsky. Bronfenbrenner, Piaget and Erikson’s theories

Outline milestones of motor development Outline milestones of language

development

Define key terms Discuss common physiological changes of

aging Discuss the cognitive changes in some older

adults Discuss issues related to psychosocial

changes of aging Discuss how personal relationships change

in old age and what effect this has on well-being

Describe common health problems in the older adult

Identify five types of elder abuse

Describe the four aspects of psychosocial health

Describe factors influencing psychological health

Outline strategies to enhance psychological health

Discuss the mind-body connection and how emotions influence health status

Identify common psychosocial problems of adulthood

Explain the goals and methods of different health professionals and therapies

Define key terms Examine the body’s response to stress and

discuss the physiological changes Discuss possible health risks associated

with stress Discuss causes / sources of stress and

possible stressors Explore strategies for coping with stress and

reducing contact with stress Explore techniques for using positive

stressors to enhance life

Key terms Describe the distinction between physical

activity for health, physical activity for fitness and physical health for performance

Discuss the components of physical fitness Discuss health related benefits of regular

exercise Summarise the key components of a

personal fitness programme Describe guidelines for integrating physical

activity into your life

Key terms Identify and discuss common fitness injuries Summarise ways to prevent common fitness

injuries Discuss ways to treat common fitness

injuries

Key terms Identify types of relationships Identify and discuss the characteristics and

maintenance of successful relationships Examine factors that affect life decisions Define sexual identity and discuss its major

components Identify major features and functions of

sexual anatomy and physiology Discuss ways to communicate effectively in

interpersonal relationships

Understand the functions of the male and female reproductive systems

To be able to make responsible choices regarding our own sexual health

To be able to describe some of the contraceptive choices available

To be aware of reproductive options To have an overview of pregnancy and

childbirth

Discuss the incidence, prevalence and outcomes of cardiovascular disease in New Zealand including its impact on society

Review major types of cardiovascular disease, controllable and uncontrollable factors, methods of prevention and current strategies for diagnosis and treatment

Define terminology Describe CAM and identify its typical domains Differentiate between complementary

alternative and natural therapies Explain major types of complementary and

alternative medicine providers and the common treatments they offer

Discuss the various types of complementary and alterantive medicines used today – Who is most likely to use them? Patterns of use? Potential risks and benefits?

Understand how to evaluate testimonials and claims related to complementary and alternative products, services practitioners to ensure you are getting accurate information and safe treatment

Summarise the challenges and opportunities related to complementary bad alternative medicine in ensuring our health and wellness

Explain what cancer is and describe the different types of cancer, including the risks they pose to people at different ages and stages of life

Discuss cancer’s risk factors and outline strategies and recommendations for prevention, screening and treatment

Define key terms Describe the chain of infection and the

factors involved in breaking that chain Identify and describe the routes of infection Understand how the immune system works Identify the body’s normal defences against

infection Discuss STI’s, modes of transmission and

ways to prevent STI’s Discuss non infectious diseases

Define and understand lossDefine and understand griefSupport the patient and family in griefAssess and support the dying patient and

his family Identify actions that promote effective end

of life care

Describe the difference between intentional and unintentional violence and injury and discuss examples of both

Define violence

Discuss personal and societal factors that contribute to violence in NZ

Discuss strategies for prevention of violence and injury in NZ