In this subject, you will develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to work effectively and safely with Australian First Nations peoples in the healthcare environment. You will explore key features and concepts related to traditional and contemporary First Nations cultures and communities; multi- dimensional models of First Nations health … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to work effectively and safely with Australian First Nations peoples in the healthcare environment. You will explore key features and concepts related to traditional and contemporary First Nations cultures and communities; multi- dimensional models of First Nations health and healing; and the underlying social determinants influencing current health outcomes, including historical and cultural factors. You will also explore concepts related to health inequality, reflect on the responsibility of the whole health system in improving First Nations health outcomes, and consider how culturally safe paramedicine practice can contribute to closing the gap in Indigenous health disadvantage. The concepts of honouring First Nations knowledge, strength-based approaches, and evidenced-based learning are strongly reinforced throughout the subject. This subject has been designed to align with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - Yatdjulgin Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Author/editor:Editors: Odette Best & Bronwyn Fredericks
Year:2017
Edition/volume:2nd Edition
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Describe the key features of Australian First Nations culture and history, and apply an understanding of diversity within the First Nations population to person-centred care.
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Describe First Nations concepts of health and healing, and analyse how interconnected physical, social, historical, political and cultural factors impact on health outcomes.
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Explain the meaning of 'cultural safety' in relation to improving health outcomes for First Nations people and analyse how it influences effective paramedic practices, and health service delivery.
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Engage in culturally appropriate communication that facilitates respectful therapeutic relationships, and supports effective partnerships with First Nations health professionals, organisations and communities.
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Outline the concepts of health inequality, the factors that contribute to it, and ways of redressing it to close the gap in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Learning activities
This subject is delivered via an online learning approach comprising on-line modules.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHPPB, HHPPW.
