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 including successful completion of the Curtin Aboriginal Bridging Course, or the 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 Indigenous Community 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 students enrol in the same units as the Associate Degree in Indigenous Community Health.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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