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

* 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

ABOR1340 - Aboriginal Health Past and Present - 10 units

Students who have completed ABOR1340 are not eligible to enrol in ABOR2440.

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Students need a basic understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society equivalent to ABOR1110.

Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode

Lecture
Tutorial

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term