This subject introduces students to the principles and practice of primary health care and public health in the rural and remote Australian context. Students will gain insight into the complex realities of rural and remote communities and delivery of health care to these populations. Students will consider the influences of history, policy, culture, economy, environment, geography, and demography change on the health of these communities over time. Students will be introduced to interdisciplinary teamwork environments and innovative models of care operating in rural and remote Australian communities. Concepts of community engagement and co-design, with a special focus on culturally diverse populations and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities will also be explored. The content is applicable for health practice with rural and remote clients in urban or rural settings and contributes to fieldwork placement preparation.

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70509 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), 73010 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 70809 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded], 71409 Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded], 70610 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, 105310 Bachelor of Dental Surgery [IHCAP], 71210 Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical)

70509 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), 73010 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 70809 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded], 71409 Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded], 70610 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, 105310 Bachelor of Dental Surgery [IHCAP], 71210 Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) Offerings: All

Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care

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HS2401 - Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care

Develop effective, culturally safe strategies for community engagement and co-design for working with diverse rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian populations

Identify different models of primary health care delivery in rural and remote communities and key policy influences

Analyse health data for rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian communities and outline the factors which contribute to these outcomes

Examine rural and remote health workforce issues (including self-care) and the inter-disciplinary role of health professionals in these settings