OT5200 - Advanced Practice within the Rural and Remote Context
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Applicants must have completed an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health
discipline at an Australian University or hold an equivalent international entry level
qualification. Note: Completion of the subject will not enable Australian registration
of overseas qualified health professionals.
This subject will introduce students to the rural and remote context of health professional
practice. Topics relevant to the current social, political and economic climate for
rural and remote practice will be explored.
Learning Outcomes
- locate, analyse and synthesise the available literature to identify current service
delivery issues related to practice in a rural and remote context;
- research, analyse and evaluate theories underpinning current models of service delivery
in rural and remote communities;
- design an evidence based resource for health professionals commencing practice in
rural and remote settings.
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To enrol in this subject students will require the knowledge and skills commensurate
with completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health discipline.
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Availabilities
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External,
Study Period 8
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Census Date 12-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Anne Jones |
Lecturers:
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Dr Trish Wielandt, Dr Anne Jones. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours online interactive lectures - Online lectures covering core content
- 2 hours threaded online discussions - Forum discussions
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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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.