Course Title: Ethnicity Diversity and Health

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Ethnicity Diversity and Health

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PUBH1434

RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2024,
Viet3 2024

PUBH1435

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2024,
Viet3 2024

Course Coordinator: TBC

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: @rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the social, cultural and environmental determinants of health and their impact on under-represented and diverse  groups. You will learn principles of safe and high quality health care delivery, and cultural intelligence and safety in all aspects of health care practice. You will also learn how contemporary society and its culture and historical context contributes to health care problems experienced by under-represented and diverse groups. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for BP154VRI23 Bachelor of Psychology:

PLO1 Apply breadth and depth of psychology theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach. 

PLO4 Communicate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats and employing professional integrity, inclusivity and culturally-safe practices 

PLO5 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional decisions and resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice, autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team 

PLO6 Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member in diverse settings with commitment to First Nations and/or globally-inclusive perspectives. 


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:  

  1. Compare and explain the social, cultural and environmental determinants of health; with a focus on underrepresented and diverse groups.
  2. Describe, compare and explain health status across local and global populations with reference to underrepresented and diverse groups including First Nations Peoples of Australia. 
  3. Identify historical and cultural factors which contribute to the context of health care problems; 
  4. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in several aspects of health practices and culturally appropriate research when it involves vulnerable populations;  
  5. Describe the impact of contemporary society and culture on the health of vulnerable populations 
  6. Identify key health issues that underrepresented and diverse groups may experience in 21st century Australia and Vietnam.  


Overview of Learning Activities

This course will use a range of learning activities including lectures, and tutorial sessions, online resources and self-directed learning. Throughout the course you will work both individually and in teams. Delivery will be a mix of face to face and online. 

Recorded lectures are the principal mode of information delivery and will present you with the key concepts. Lectorial sessions will contextualise your understanding of topics covered in the recorded lectures. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through RMIT Student Website. 


Overview of Learning Resources

Resources such as prescribed and recommended texts available through the RMIT library eReserve and internet links to relevant information will support your understanding of topics. 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through RMIT Student Website. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT Student Website. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Tasks 1: Cultural awareness activity
Weighting: 10%
This assessment task supports CLO1 & CLO2  

Assessment Task 2: Quizzes 
Weighting 20% 
This assessment task supports CLO2 & CLO6  

Assessment Task 3: Written reflection
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLO2, CLO3 & CLO4.    

Assessment Task 4: Group presentation
Weighting 40% 
This assessment task supports CLO1, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 & CLO6.  

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.