Course Title: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HUSO5218C
Course Title: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4419 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
Course Contact: Sandra Torbica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0311
Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Educational Vocational Teacher
Suzanne Dellas Fatone
Nominal Hours: 25
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Element: |
1. Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the potential impact of cultural factors on service delivery to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients 1.2 Identify critical issues that influence relationships and communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 1.3 Establish key aspects of cultural safety in consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 1.4 Evaluate the extent to which cultural safety is integrated in own work and workplace |
Element: |
2. Model cultural safety in own work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Ensure work practices are grounded in awareness of one's own cultural bias 2.2 Reflect awareness of own and other cultures in work practices 2.3 Use communication techniques and work practices that show respect for the cultural differences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 2.4 Engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander interpreters and colleagues as cultural brokers, according to situation needs |
Element: |
3. Develop strategies for improved cultural safety |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Support the development of effective partnerships between staff, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities 3.2 Identify and utilise resources to promote partnerships 3.3 Devise and document ways to support the delivery of services and programs that are culturally safe and encourage increased participation 3.4 Integrate strategies that encourage self-determination and community control in services and programs |
Element: |
4. Evaluate cultural safety strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Agree outcomes against which cultural safety strategies can be measured 4.2 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in evaluations 4.3 Evaluate programs and services against desired outcomes 4.4 Revise strategies based on evaluation with appropriate engagement of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
- Face to face classes theory
- Face to face practical
- Canvas Modules self-directed learning activities
- Independant Knowledge-based work
- Online quizzes
- On the job training
Teaching Schedule
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Session 1
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At RMIT |
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Introduction and orientation to CHCDIV002 Unit including:Canvas and Assessments
Introduction PPT for Cultural safety, Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and Cultural Safety Principles |
| Session 2 |
At RMIT
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Module 1: Country
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Introduction | Country Culture Definitions Country Kulin Nation Reflective Portfolio |
| Session 3 | At RMIT CHCDIV002 Reflective Portfolio Assessment | Student must attend and particpate in this assessment, as per assessment criteria |
Due Date TBC
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| Session 4 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 2: Culture |
Introduction to culture Diversity Cultural factors in healthcare Kinship |
| Session 5 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 3: Impact of settlement |
Introduction | Impact of settlement Sensitive Issues Grief and loss Black doll white doll Impact of colonisation Racism and stereotyping |
| Session 6 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 4: Health issues |
Introduction | Health issues Social determinants of health Common health issues |
| Session 7 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 5: Societal issues |
Introduction | Societal issues Stolen generations Deaths in custody Recognition
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| Session 8 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 6: Legislation |
Introduction | Legislation Rights Legislation for cultural safety |
| Session 9 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 7: Impact of your culture |
Introduction | Impact of your culture Unconscious bias Consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples |
| Session 10 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Module 8: Walking together |
Introduction | Walking together Cultural safety evaluation Supporting delivery of culturally safe services and programs Resources needed to promote partnerships Engaging a cultural broker |
| Session 11 |
Online Self directed learning Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussion |
Conclusion End of Unit: |
Review of unit Optional PD |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment
- This knowledge assessment requires you to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace and model good cultural safety practices in your own work practices.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Assessment Task 2: Refelctive Portfolio: Students must attend
- This reflective portfolio will demonstrate your knowledge of how to identify, evaluate, model and develop cultural safety issues in the workplace.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three practical assessments, one knowledge assessment, two logbooks and one project portfolio presented to a panel of industry experts.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
You must attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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