Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Kurongkurl Katitjin

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• Unit Title

  Indigenous Health

• Unit Code

  IAS3100

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Mary-anne Georgina MACDONALD

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Description

This unit provides students with an opportunity to analyse the historical and socio-cultural factors that contribute to the contemporary health inequalities experienced by Indigenous Australians. Students will evaluate evidence-based public health interventions designed to improve the health of Indigenous Australians. The design and practice of cultural competence, as it relates to professional practice with Indigenous Australians, is explored.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse historical and contemporary influences on the health status of Indigenous Australians.
2. Analyse the concept of cultural competence as it relates to engaging professionally and effectively with Indigenous people.
3. Analyse the prevalence of preventable morbidity and mortality among Indigenous Australians and communicate knowledge to others.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the health status and life expectancy of Indigenous Australians.
5. Synthesise knowledge of the elements of best practice public health interventions designed to minimise the prevalence of preventable health problems in Indigenous Australian communities.

Unit Content

1. Best practice Indigenous public health interventions.
2. Contemporary influences on Indigenous health status.
3. Cultural competence as a public health tool.
4. Health status and life expectancy.
5. Historical influences on Indigenous health status.
6. Prevalence and disparity of preventable morbidity and mortality.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, case studies, small group activities, guest lecturers and discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• (2007). Social determinants of Indigenous health. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.

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