Cultural Perspectives on Health

Course aim

To introduce students to the issues involved when dealing with diverse cultures within the Australian health system in relation to the cultural perspectives on those groups who have been historically marginalised in Australian society, namely Aboriginal people, migrants and refugees.

Course content

Students will be introduced to culture and principles of cultural theory, cultural diversity in Australia, cultural implications for the role of the health professional Cultural Competency Standards in the Australian health system, histories and health profile, cross cultural communication.

Textbook(s)

Eckermann, A. K., T., Chong, E., Nixon, L., Gray, R. & Johnson, S. 2010, Binang Goonj: Bridging Cultures in Aboriginal Health, 3rd edn, Churchill Livingston Elsevier, Sydney

Papadopoulos, I. (ed) 2006, Transcultural Health and Social Care: Development of Culturally Competent Practitioners, Churchill Livingston Elsevier, London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Reflective paper, Report, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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