James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

PS3006 - Complex Cases in Rural, Remote and Indigenous Communities

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of primary health care and public health in the rural and remote Australian context. It aims to develop the professional knowledge, clinical reasoning and problem solving skills that are required by health professionals when working with people from rural remote and Indigenous communities, particularly those with complex needs. The subject makes use of targeted lectures and practical sessions. In addition, case studies will be used to provide students with the opportunity to apply clinical reasoning, problem solving and an evidence based approach to the preparation of management plans.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:HS2402 AND HS2403 AND HS2405 AND RH2002 AND PS2005 AND PS2004 AND PS2002 AND PS2003

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Ms Shelagh Lowe
Lecturer: Dr Anne Jones.
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 30 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (65%); assignments (35%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:To pass this subject students are required to pass the end of semester examination, attend clinical placements, submit a completed clinical logbook and submit ePortfolio items as described in the subject outline. No marks are allotted to the clinical placements, completed clinical logbook or ePortfolio items.

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.