James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

MO1002 - Rural and Remote Community Context

Subject Description

This module enables participants to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the community in which they live and work, with particular focus on the rurality of their community. Participants will explore and engage with their community through community-based activities.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate the impact of the cultural competency of health professionals on their role in a rural and remote community context through the development of a community profile using demographic/service information integrated with knowledge from key community contacts
• identify and prioritise appropriate mechanisms that a health professional, and a health service could implement to enhance social and professional community engagement and cultural competency

Subject Assessment

• Oral - interview; Written - reflection/reflective task - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve satisfactory for all assessment

Availabilities