Course overview
In this course students will expand their knowledge of the Australian rural health context, as well as be introduced to concepts in rural health practice. Using a public health framework, students will explore differences between rural and urban health status and the relationship to broader social determinants of health. In doing so, the implications for health policy, rural health service delivery and professional practice are examined. Students also have the opportunity to review discipline-specific professional practice in a rural setting.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse differences in health outcomes between rural and metropolitan Australians.
- Compare and contrast healthcare service delivery approaches in rural and metropolitan communities and discuss how these impact on occupational therapy practice
- Demonstrate and reflect on professional behaviours, self-management skills and communication as outlined in the SPEF-R2
- Discuss and critically reflect on observations of occupational therapy practice.