DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE (HEALTH STUDIES) The Diploma of Science (Health Studies) introduces you to the biological, social and cultural elements involved in health care. It is specially designed for students who wish to major in Nursing, Biomedical Science or Psychology. This program is taught on ECU’s state-of-theart Joondalup campus. The program consists of 8 units of study and can be completed over 2 or 3 trimesters. Students who complete the PIBT Diploma of Science (Health Studies) will be eligible for admission to a range of Health Science degrees at ECU. The range of credits granted varies depending upon the degree you choose. A minimum of 50 percent pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.
UNIT DESCRIPTORS NCS1101D – Health and Healthcare Systems Enables students to understand their future role as a Registered Nurse, how this role is bound by professional regulation, and how this relates to other nursing and health professional roles. NCS1102D – Professional Conduct and Communication This unit introduces students to interpersonal and professional modes of communication and conduct that support effective and efficient functioning of clients, colleagues and institutions, through role play, reflection and decision-making. SCH1101D – Cultural Studies This unit develops cross-cultural understanding through addressing
cultural issues, with an emphasis on health and culture in patient management.
NSC1103D – Clinical Sciences Introduction (Pre-requisite SCH1134D)
NCS1201D – Foundations of Nursing
This unit covers the structure and function of body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive and immune) involved in the attainment of homeostasis for maintenance functions. The musculoskeletal and reproductive systems will also be covered.
Students explore the role of nurses in promoting healing and healthy environments for patients and their families. It includes assessment and management of patient functions and risk associated with development stages, culture and introduction to complimentary therapies. NCS1202D – Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Students use the principles of inquirybased learning to research and look at evidence-based case studies to understand how clinical problems can be addressed, and clinical knowledge expanded using research and evidence based practice.
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) continued MAT1114D – Introductory Statistics
SCH1143D – Systems Physiology (Pre-requisite SCH1134D)
students to Australian workplaces and university environments.
This units deals with the methods and skills or organising, summarising and presenting numerical data. The concepts of estimation and hypothesis testing are studied, with the emphasis on analysing real data.
This unit is a general introduction to human anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and homeostasis in relation to the regulatory mechanisms.
PSY1101D – Introduction to Psychology
SCH1134D – Human Structure and Function This unit is a broadly based, general introduction to fundamental concepts in Human Anatomy and Physiology. It covers macromolecules, cytoanatomy, cell bioenergetics, tissues, and homeostasis and regulation.
PAC1100D – Professional and Academic Communication This unit equips students with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within Australian academic and professional environments. Students acquire essential skills within simulated workplace scenarios. The unit uses case studies to acculturate
Important information for students To confirm your eligibility to become a Nurse in Australia, go to: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au All Health Science students MUST ensure they have met the pre-practicum preparation requirements for clinical practice BEFORE entering ECU. In some cases, these requirements need to be started six months before starting ECU classes. Due to ECU practicum requirements, Diploma graduates progressing to ECU for February intake will require 3 years to complete the ECU component of their program unless they take a practicum during summer school. For maximum advanced standing units at ECU, students must complete all core units in their chosen stream plus electives to a total of 8 units. Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing), with an IELTS 7.0 overall in all four bands students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia which is a requirement to work in Australia as a nurse.
This unit provides an introduction to psychology and the role of the scientific method. It equips students with a basic understanding of psychology by examining the biological basis of behaviour as well as psychological health and disorders.
PIBT First trimester
Entry into ECU Year 2
Units to be studied are based on your intended major as detailed in the following planner.
Any change of unit requires approval from the Course Coordinator.
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) 6 units (90 credit points) Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) up to 6 units (up to 90 credit points) Bachelor of Science (Psychology) up to 7 units (up to 105 credit points) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) up to 7 units (up to 105 credit points)
PIBT Second trimester
Units to be studied are based on your intended major as detailed in the following planner. Any change of unit requires approval from the Course Coordinator.
Students on a pathway to Bachelor of Science (Nursing) must have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5 prior to entry.
International students must study 3 or 4 units per trimester. Methods of Assessment at PIBT Methods of assessment may differ depending on the program and subjects you choose. Most subjects will be assessed through a combination of written examinations and assignments, essays, presentations, seminars and tutorial participation. Some coursework will include group-based projects and practical activities. At the beginning of each unit, students are given an outline that includes due dates for the completion of assignments. Students who fail to meet these submission deadlines may be penalised even though the work was completed. Attending all classes is essential in order to be successful at PIBT.PIBT reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient demand. Timetable clashes may be unavoidable. The order of units selected in the first and second trimester are recommendations except where a pre-requisite applies. Flyers are current as of 31 July 2015.
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Diploma of Science (Health Studies) Unit Selection Guide
Note: Students must be enrolled in the correct stream (e.g: Nursing) in order to enroll in the correct units.
Nursing 1 2
Trimester One: 4 Units PAC1101D Professional and Academic Communication SCH1134D Human Structure and Function
5 6
Trimester Two: 4 Units NCS1102D Professional Conduct and Communication NSC1103D Clinical Sciences Introduction
3
SCH1101D Cultural Studies
7
NCS1101D Health and Healthcare Systems
4
NCS1201D Foundations of Nursing
8
NCS1202D Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare
This structure provides the following exemptions (units of credit) in ECU’s Bachelor of Science degrees: C33 Bachelor of Science (Nursing): up to 6
Biomedical Science; Psychology 1 2 3 4
Trimester One: 4 Units PAC1101D Professional and Academic Communication SCH1134D Human Structure and Function SCH1101D Cultural Studies PSY1101D Psychology
5 6 7 8
Trimester Two: 4 Units NCS1102D Professional Conduct and Communication SCH1143D Systems Physiology NCS1202D Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare MAT1114D Introductory Statistics
This structure provides the following exemptions (units of credit) in ECU’s Bachelor of Science degrees: K05 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science): up to 6 E95 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) or E37 Bachelor of Science (Psychology): Up to 7
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