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HSBH3011: Rural Health
2025 unit information
This unit introduces students to a range of practice and research issues in rural health care. Topics covered include: the nature and variety of rural settings; special populations and cultural safety; rural health needs and access to health services; relevant models of health service delivery; and the rural health workforce and inter-professional practice.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points of units |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. identify and discuss the factors that impact health (the social determinants), and apply these to the health status of rural and remote populations
- LO2. reflect on the influence of community and cultural contexts in health service delivery, including the concept of cultural safety, what it means, and why it is important for health professionals
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the different types of health services available in rural and remote Australia
- LO4. identify and describe who the rural and remote health workforce are, what they do, and identify the factors impacting on recruitment and retention of health care workers
- LO5. reflect on the role of infrastructure and new technologies on health, including telehealth and eHealth in rural areas
- LO6. reflect on research relevant to rural areas, and identify key areas of research required for the health of rural populations
- LO7. Discuss and collaborate with others to develop your knowledge of rural health.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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