Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

303404 v.5 Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Community Health)


BAppSc(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to empower and strengthen the well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through an holistic, multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses Indigenous healing traditions. The broad aims of the course are, first, to enable students to facilitate self-determination in health, including the social and emotional well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and individuals through the application of Indigenous knowledge, and primary health care and community development concepts and practices, secondly, to 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 Aboriginal Terms of Reference. At the degree level, students learn to apply the principles and practices of Aboriginal Terms of Reference, Primary Health Care and Community Development to program evaluation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Available only to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Standard University entry requirements, a successful completion of the Curtin Aboriginal Bridging Course, or an Associate Degree in Indigenous Community Health.

Specific Requirements

It is preferable that prospective students be working or prepared to undertake voluntary work in an Aboriginal health related position.

Note

Work experience in an area of health is an advantage.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning may be awarded following completion of the Associate Degree in Aboriginal Health or other relevant qualifications.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time study. Compulsory study block releases, four blocks per year, are conducted at Bentley campus. Study blocks may also be held at other locations depending upon student numbers and available funds.

Course Organisation

The course has a competency-based-design with an emphasis on community practice. A block system of education is the mode of delivery. There are four two-week blocks per annum. Attendance at all study blocks is compulsory. For the first two years studentsenrol in the same units as the Associate Degree in Aboriginal Health.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
303237 v.4   Indigenous Issues and Factors in Local Region 114 30.0 25.0
303245 v.4   Indigenous Ways of Working 124 30.0 25.0
309953 v.1   CAS - Indigenous Health Issues 111 30.0 25.0
309954 v.1   CAS - Indigenous Organisational Practice & Management Skills 112 30.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
309955 v.1   CAS - Indigenous Healing Practices 121 30.0 25.0
309964 v.1   CAS - Indigenous Health Issues 122 30.0 25.0
309965 v.1   CAS - Primary Health Care & the Indigenous Health Industry 123 30.0 25.0
309967 v.1   CAS - Primary Health Care and Community 124 30.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
309966 v.1   CAS - Project Planning and Health Promotion 211 60.0 50.0
309968 v.1   Indigenous Political Contexts and Health 212 30.0 25.0
309969 v.1   Indigenous Health Issues and Public Policy 213 30.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
309970 v.1   Indigenous Health Research Methods and the Health Rsearch Industry 221 30.0 25.0
309971 v.1   Indigenous Organisational Practice and Management Skills 222 30.0 25.0
309972 v.1   CAS - Project Implementation 223 60.0 50.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
303329 v.4   CAS - Evaluation Project 313 30.0 25.0
303339 v.4   CAS - Community Program Evaluation 311 30.0 25.0
303342 v.4   CAS - Community Education Practice 312 30.0 25.0
303347 v.4   CAS - Indigenous Community Practice 314 30.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
303348 v.4   CAS - Evaluation Project 322 30.0 25.0
303349 v.4   CAS - Community Program Evaluation 324 30.0 25.0
303352 v.4   CAS - Community Education Practice 323 30.0 25.0
303354 v.4   CAS - Indigenous Community Practice 325 30.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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