EPABOR160
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This course is designed to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the learning skills necessary to enter into health related disciplines.Introduction to Health Professional Studies 1 introduces students to basic scientific and health professional principles involving the environment and culture. The course investigates and teaches the students about the maintenance of human health, incorporating learning of the human body system and investigates the social, cultural and political environment for professional practice in the health discipline.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify, describe and explain aspects of the disciplines of biological and social sciences relevant to training for health professionals.
2. Apply critical reasoning and independent learning skills to health-related topics.
3. Outline and explain the role of the health professional in society and the varying careers available within the field.
4. Demonstrate academic and communication skills using appropriate technologies and styles.
Content
- Human biology and introductory pathobiology; normal structure and function (human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry) and reactions to stressors
- Problem solving strategies including problem identification, resource accession and critical analysis
- The health system and the roles of the various types of health professionals including comparative studies with other systems
Requisite
This course is only available if you are active in the Yapug [11195] program.
Assessment items
In Term Test: In-class test 1
In Term Test: In-class test 2
Written Assignment: Student Own Learning Tasks (SOLT) 1
Written Assignment: Student Own Learning Tasks (SOLT) 2
Written Assignment: Student Own Learning Tasks (SOLT) 3
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EPABOR160 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 295.4 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.