phe3brh rural health
RURAL HEALTH
PHE3BRH
2019
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaren Anderson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australia's Rural, Remote and Indigenous | Prescribed | Smith, J 2016 | 3RD EDN, Elsevier, 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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply concepts of practice issues for working in rural and remote Australia.
- Activities:
- Online participation, Reflective piece, Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size100
Enrolment information Quota due to limited resources. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren Anderson
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online equivalent to 1 hour of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials 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 activities (equivalent to 1200 words) | Students are required to complete weekly individual and/or group tasks online (e.g. written reflection, quiz, discussions) | 30 | 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Quota due to limited resources. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren Anderson
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online equivalent to 1 hour of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials 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 activities (equivalent to 1200 words) | Students are required to complete weekly individual and/or group tasks online (e.g. written reflection, quiz, discussions) | 30 | 02, 04 |