PHC200 Health, Society & Paramedic Practice (8)

The sociology of health introduces students to  the social determinants of health and the ways in which social inequity affects chances in life. It emphasises the health of Indigenous Australians and those living in remote and rural areas, as well as people with particular needs.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHC200. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse the social determinants of health that impact various groups of Australians
  • be able to use sociological theory to explore the health impact of social inequity
  • be able to utilise advanced academic and information literacy to conduct an independent research project
  • be able to explain the social factors that create specific categories of clients in health services

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Sociological frameworks for exploring health inequity
  • The social determinants of health
  • Indigenous groups, ethnicity and health
  • Rural health and remote Australians
  • Australian health care services
  • Equity issues in health

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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