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 Aboriginal 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 |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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