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Assessment 2: Critical application paper Weighting: 50% Word count: 2000 words Due Date: 1 st May by 5pm Submission details: Refer to Submission Requirements (p.12) Marking Criteria and Standards: See page 23 Aim of Assessment This assessment item aims to develop: • A critical understanding of the processes involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of a primary health care oriented health program; • Increased understanding of primary health care theory and its application in practice; • Skills in research and analysis of literature; and • Effective written communication skills. Details You will be required to identify and analyse a contemporary health issue that requires attention and action at a local or national level. The health issue should reflect a primary health care orientation. You will then be required to develop a program that will bring about positive change in the area. In developing this program, please ensure that you will discuss the various stages of planning, implementation and evaluation of the program, and how these stages have been informed by relevant theories. Please note: All work must be appropriately referenced.Document Preview:

400412 Primary Health Care and its Applications School of Nursing and Midwifery | Autumn 2017 LEARNING GUIDE Postgraduate400412 – Primary Health Care and its Applications Learning Guide – Autumn 2017 Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 1. Introduction to the Unit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 1.1. Unit details ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 1.2. Handbook summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 1.3. Staff ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 1.4. Essential requirements ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 1.5. Changes to unit as a result of student feedback …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 2 Assessment Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 2.1 Course level learning outcomes…