Course overview
To examine the historical, cultural, political, socioeconomic and environmental influences on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically examine and articulate the key demographic, cultural, socio-political and socioeconomic factors that underpin the diverse health issues and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
- Critically analyse the relationship between the history of race relations in Australia and contemporary socioeconomic disadvantage faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities, with advanced understanding of changing epidemiological patterns.
- Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge regarding the provision of culturally safe healthcare delivery that recognises the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Synthesise concepts of cross-cultural communication in relation to healthcare practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, demonstrating leadership in reflexivity and cultural humility.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of contemporary healthcare strategies as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, with sophisticated understanding of the barriers and enablers to providing women/person centred and family focused care.
- Synthesise concepts for promoting the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals, families and community groups with advanced understanding of contemporary health policy and woman/person centred and family focused care.
- Critically reflect on the ethical underpinning of culturally safe research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 18377
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 25
Notes:
Class number 18378
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 25
Notes:
Online
Group 1
Class number 18380
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 19
Notes:
Class number 18379
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 19
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 33901
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 3
Class number 33902
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 0
Online
Group 1
Class number 33903
Section TU01
Size 35
Available 12
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