This subject was first developed in consultation with the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre at James Cook University. It focuses on equipping students with knowledge and skills in cultural responsiveness through the development of critical reflexivity. Core elements of culturally responsive practice will be examined and linked to healthcare practice in order to support meaningful and sustainable health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

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To enrol in this subject students will require the knowledge and skills commensurate with completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health discipline.

To enrol in this subject students will require the knowledge and skills commensurate with completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health discipline. Offerings: All

114804 Master of Rehabilitation, 114811 Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation, 114807 Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation, 117506 Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice, 117511 Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit Only], 117504 Master of Rural Generalist Practice

114804 Master of Rehabilitation, 114811 Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation, 114807 Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation, 117506 Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice, 117511 Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit Only], 117504 Master of Rural Generalist Practice Offerings: All

OT5202 - Cultural Competency Principles in Australian Healthcare Practice

Cultural Competency Principles in Australian Healthcare Practice

Create a document that details key implementation strategies for changing practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities

Critically examine elements that support the development of culturally responsive practice and analyse their interplay and the impact they have on the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities

Develop advanced knowledge in concepts of self determination, resilience and strength-based approaches as reflected in Indigenous theories and evaluate their role in shaping current and future healthcare practice

Demonstrate advanced skills in analysing and synthesising current evidence surrounding health priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and how it influences professional decision making