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HS2401 - Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Available to all students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and
Pharmacy programs. Also available to students in other programs through negotiation
with the Head of School. Mixed attendance offering available only to Bachelor of Dental
Surgery students (73010 or 105310). EXT offering available to 70510E BOcc Therapy
External students.
This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of primary health
care and public health in the rural and remote Australian context. The student will
gain an understanding of the nature of rural society and how these societies have
changed over time, including the influences of economy, environment, geography and
cultural diversity. Demography and demographic change and its impact on rural society
and life will be discussed and the health status and the factors that influence the
health of rural and remote Australians will be presented, including the health of
Indigenous Australian peoples. The impact of Australian history upon Indigenous peoples
will be introduced. Students will be introduced to the concept of cultural safety
which includes basic communication principles for effective engagement with Indigenous
Australian clients. Different models of primary health care service planning and delivery
will be presented. Concepts for inter-professional teamwork practice will be introduced.
Students will gain an understanding of policies affecting rural health as well as
learning about the role of health professionals in work in rural and remote areas
and the issues that they face. The content is applicable for health practice with
rural and remote clients in urban or rural settings and contributes to fieldwork placement
preparation.
Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the health status and remote Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
and factors influencing health and health care needs;
- Develop an appreciation of how history impacts on the health issues of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people living in rural and remote regions;
- Develop effective communication and culturally safe health practices for working with
diverse rural and remote populations;
- Identify different models of primary health care delivery in rural and remote communities
and key policy influences;
- Examine rural and remote workforce issues and the inter-disciplinary role of health
professionals in these settings.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Scenario-based learning activity - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 2 - (35%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Submit all assessment pieces
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kris McBain-Rigg |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Sue Devine, Dr Kris McBain-Rigg. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours lectures
- 26 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
External
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours lectures
- 26 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Restrictions: |
Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.