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Overview
Aims
This topic aims to investigate the application of an advanced scope of practice within the setting of the student's own practice. It will focus on health promotion and primary health care strategies, which form a substantial component of the extended scope of practice role. Students will examine concepts and practices of health counselling, chronic illness surveillance and the provision of care in the out-of-hospital or remote setting. Students will develop skills and knowledge in the application of a range of advanced interventions applicable to their workplace. The topic will specifically focus on the range of minor illnesses or minor injuries which may be safely managed within the community or workplace and the identification of cases which should be referred for further health care.