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HS2401:03
Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
Available to all students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy programs. Also available to students in other programs through negotiation with the Head of School.
Mr A Miller,
Ms S Devine.
This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of primary health care and public health in the rural and remote Australian context. The student will gain an understanding of the nature of rural society and how these societies have changed over time, including the influences of economy, environment, geography and cultural diversity. Demography and demographic change and its impact on rural society and life will be discussed and the health status and the factors that influence the health of rural and remote Australians will be presented, including the health of indigenous people.
Students will gain an understanding of policies affecting rural health as well as learning about the role of health professionals in work in rural and remote areas and the issues that they face. Different models of primary health care service planning and delivery will be presented and the role that technology plays in health service delivery will be discussed.
describe the health issues of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in rural and remote Australia;
compare and contrast different models of primary health care service delivery in rural and remote communities;