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MD2004:03

Rural, Remote, Indigenous and Tropical Health

Townsville

HECS Band 3

13 hours lectures, 39 hours guided learning sessions, 13 hours synthesising sessions. Full year.

Available to level 2 students enrolled in the MBBS program.

Staff:

Ms M Grant.

This subject will introduce students to key concepts relating to rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous health, particularly in the Australian context. Students will develop an appreciation of the organisation of health care in these settings and the factors which impact on the health status of these communities.

Learning Objectives:

describe the health care system and the health patterns of rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous communities in Australia and the factors which influence these;

describe the approach to developing a high quality community based project;

apply skills already developed in interpersonal communication, cross cultural issues, critical appraisal and population health in the context of rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous health.

This subject is assessed within an integrated assessment program for all subjects during the academic year. Students must participate in all formative assessment tasks to achieve eligibility to sit summative assessment tasks that include in Semester 1 an integrated written assignment (10% of the year's marks) and in Semester 2 an integrated examination consisting of a written component (60%) and practical component (30%). Attendance at clinical skills sessions is mandatory and completion to a satisfactory level is required.