RURAL HEALTH
PHE3BRH
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will expand their knowledge of the Australian rural health context, as well as be introduced to concepts in rural health practice. Using a public health framework, students will explore differences between rural and urban health status and the relationship to broader social determinants. In doing so, the implications for health policy, rural health service delivery and professional practice are examined. Students also have the opportunity to review discipline-specific professional practice in a rural setting.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australia's rural and remote health: a social justice perspective | Prescribed | Dade Smith, J 2008 | 2ND EDN, TERTIARY PRESS, MELBOURNE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss differences in health outcomes between rural and metropolitan Australians in relationship to socio-environmental characteristics of rural and remote areas.
- Activities:
- Online participation, Reflective piece, Essay
02. Analyse and discuss models of health care service delivery available to rural communities and how this impacts on access to health care.
- Activities:
- Online participation, Reflective piece, Essay
03. Apply concepts of practice issues for working in rural and remote Australia.
- Activities:
- Online participation, Reflective piece, Essay
04. Engage with colleagues and participate in an online environment for the exploration and discussion of rural and remote health contexts and concepts in Australia.
- Activities:
- Online participation, Reflective piece, Essay
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 100
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students where this subject is core.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours problem based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via online.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-2 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online discussion per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week. There are three optional 1-hour face-to-face workshops in weeks 1, 5 & 12."
Problem Based LearningWeek: 15 - 19
One 2.0 hours problem based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-2 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online discussion per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week. There are three optional 1-hour face-to-face workshops in weeks 1, 5 & 12."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1000-word reflective piece | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| online participation (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 02, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 100
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students where this subject is core.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.0 hours computer laboratory other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-2 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online discussion per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week."
Problem Based LearningWeek: 38 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 38 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-2 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online discussion per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1000-word reflective piece | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| online participation (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 50
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students where this subject is core.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours problem based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via online.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-2 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online discussion per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week. There are three optional 1-hour face-to-face workshops in weeks 1, 5 & 12."
Problem Based LearningWeek: 15 - 19
One 2.0 hours problem based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-2 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online discussion per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week. There are three optional 1-hour face-to-face workshops in weeks 1, 5 & 12."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1000-word reflective piece | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| online participation (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 50
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students where this subject is core.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 38 - 43
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 38 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Six fortnightly online modules requiring 1-3 hours of reading and exploring per module, one hour of online activity per week, one hour of revision per module and one hour of preparation activities per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1000-word reflective piece | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| online participation (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 02, 04 |