First Peoples' Health

Course aim

To examine the historical, cultural, political, socioeconomic and environmental influences on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

Course content

The underlying principles of cultural safety in healthcare: health, people, the environment, socio-ecological perspective, relational practice. Contemporary health strategy: health statistics, key policy documents and the influences of historical social, political, cultural, economic and environmental factors on healthcare delivery as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
IBNU	HLTH 1036	Global and National Health

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Tutorial	3 hours x 8 weeks
Directed Study (online lecture)	1 hour equivalent x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (online delivery)	- x 8 weeks
Directed Study (online lecture)	1 hour equivalent x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
External (online delivery)	- x 8 weeks
Directed Study (online lecture)	1 hour equivalent x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE
External (online delivery)	- x 8 weeks
Directed Study (online lecture)	1 hour equivalent x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Tutorial	3 hours x 8 weeks
Directed Study (online lecture)	1 hour equivalent x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Tutorial	3 hours x 1 hour equivalent
Directed Study (online lecture)	3 hours x 1 hour equivalent

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

Assessment

Assignment, Assignment (individual poster)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.