Subject description
Students in SNUG207 will be challenged to consider the impact of white privilege in the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. This will include an exploration of the history of invasion and colonisation of Australia and current relevant health policy. Health promotion for Aboriginal and Torres … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
NMIH205 - Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Examine the theoretical underpinnings of Cultural Safety and white privilege
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Relate the history and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its implication for current health care practice and outcomes
3.
Understand the significance and complexity of facilitating partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, health professionals, organisations and communities from a strengths base approach
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Compare and contrast the impact of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service experiences by examining the culture of nursing and the broader health system
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Analyse historical, sociological and political forces that have influenced health care provision
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Evaluate knowledge, skills and behaviours of a culturally safe and competent individual
7.
Compare and contrast the health inequalities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the Australian community and consider strategies for improvement.
Assessment details
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Podcast Reflection
Critical Review
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
Taylor, K., & Guerin, P. (2019). Health Care and Indigenous Australians: Cultural safety in practice. London: Palgrave-MacMillan.
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