Overview

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.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Jessica Ciccosillo

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Yatdjulgin Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

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:
1.
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.
2.
Describe First Nations concepts of health and healing, and analyse how interconnected physical, social, historical, political and cultural factors impact on health outcomes.
3.
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.
4.
Engage in culturally appropriate communication that facilitates respectful therapeutic relationships, and supports effective partnerships with First Nations health professionals, organisations and communities.
5.
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.