Area: | Centre for International Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An historical perspective of population movement, forced migration, health concerns in emergency situations, health care in the post emergency refugee camp, mental health of refugee and migrants, public health concerns in countries of resettlement, rebuilding communities after trauma and extreme stress, understanding secondary trauma - health and well being of workers, human rights and refugee health. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this Unit students will have- Critically examined the current state of refugee, migrants and displaced persons throughout the world. Compared and contrasted the health of migrants and refugees. Examined the complexity associated with the provision of aid to refugees. Conducted an advanced investigation into the health (including mental health) of migrants or refugees after arrival in a destination country. Critically appraised principles of service provision for migrants and refugees. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Leaning, J., Briggs, S. M. and Chen, L. C. (1999). Humanitarian Crises: The Medical and Public Health Response. Cambridge, Harvard University Press. Medecins Sans Frontieres. (1997). Refugee Health: An Approach to Emergency Situations. London, MacmillanEducation Ltd. |
Unit Texts: | Essential readings contained in the reader (comprehensive compilation of at least 30 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic references etc.). |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Review paper 40%, Assignments 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Term 4 | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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