303873 v.3 Associate Degree in Aboriginal Health

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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Standard University entry requirements for Associate Degree Programs. Education, personal and work experience, existing skills, community, family and employer support, and other evidence is evaluated in an assessment process which takes place at regional centres towards the end of each year.

Specific Requirements

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

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

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

Course Organisation

This course has a competency-based-design with an emphasis on community practice, either the primary health care action stream or the mental health counselling stream may be chosen in the second year. . A block system of education is the mode of delivery. There are three two-week blocks and a one-week block per annum. Attendance at all study blocks is compulsory.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.