ABOR2440
Aboriginal Health Past and Present
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| On-Line from Callaghan | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011
Provides students with an in-depth understanding of health: concepts, models and phases. It explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health past and present through investigation of the factors impacting on health status. The provision and access to health services will be explored in relation to the current health needs and outcomes.
| Objectives | This course will provide students with the knowledge to enable them to develop a wide range of skills including: 1. Explore the concepts, phases and models of health 2. Discuss the role of the individual, family and communities in relation to health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 3. Explore health behaviours and health outcomes 4. Analyse access and provision of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 5. Investigate key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health topics 6. Analyse the process of colonisation and how it has impacted on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 7. Demonstrate effective communication skills through oral and written tasks 8. Promote self-evaluation of learning and the development of strategies that enhance learning outcomes |
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| Content | * Concepts phases and models of health * Impact of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status * Factors impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health * Health behaviours and health outcomes * Family and community relationships in health and illness * Provision and access to health services * Culture and communication |
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| Replacing Course(s) | ABOR1340 - Aboriginal Health Past and Present - 10 units | ||||||
| Transition | Students who have completed ABOR1340 are not eligible to enrol in ABOR2440. | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Students need a basic understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society equivalent to ABOR1110. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR2440 |