MJRU-IDCHL v.1 Indigenous Community Health Major (AssocD)
Major/Stream Overview (Generic)
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major provides Indigenous students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the policy, planning, health promotion and project management areas of the Indigenous health industry. It aims to empower and strengthen the well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that encomapsses contemporary Indigenous healing practices, Indigenous self-determination in health, the application of Indigenous knowledge, primary health care, health promotion concepts and practices. This major will enable Indigenous primary health care practitioners to take leadership roles in the formulation and implementation of programs, in particular, through the development and application of Aborignal Terms of Reference.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream (Generic) Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply knowledge of Indigenous Health and Health Promotion principles and practices and understand how they integrate with other health systems
2. analyse issues related to Indigenous health to generate sustainable health outcomes for Indigenous communities
3. access and synthesise information relevant to the development of sustainable health outcomes for Indigenous communities
4. communicate with all stakeholders effectively to ensure Indigenous health needs are addressed
5. use customary and modern technologies relevant to Indigenous Health to interact with, and on behalf of, Indigenous communities
6. take responsibility for own learning and continuing professional development in the health profession
7. work with consideration of pan-Indigenous and global health perspectives
8. respect and understand human rights and cultural diversity, particularly of Indigenous Australians
9. develop ethical leadership and work professionally within a range of multi-disciplinary professions associated with Indigenous health
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
INDH2001 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Health Project Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
INDH2002 | v.1 | Health Promotion for Indigenous Australians | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
INCD2005 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Organisational Practice and Management Skills | 30.0 | 25.0 | |
INCD2007 | v.1 | Australian Political and Health Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
INDH2003 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Health Project Implementation | 30.0 | 25.0 | |
PUBH2004 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Professional Practice and Leadership | 30.0 | 25.0 | |
INDH2004 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Health Project Evaluation | 30.0 | 25.0 | |
PUBH2003 | v.1 | Global Health Perspectives | 30.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 |
Disclaimer
Information in this publication is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change.
In particular, the University reserves the right change the content and/or method of assessment, to change or alter tuition fees of any unit of study, to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/ or to vary arrangements for any program.
This material does not purport to constitute legal or professional advice.
Curtin accepts no responsibility for and makes no representations, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability in any respect of any material in this publication.
Except to the extent mandated otherwise by legislation, Curtin University does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any reliance which may be placed on this material by any person.
Curtin will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused and whether by negligence or otherwise which may result directly or indirectly from the use of this publication.
International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.