AHC1501 The rural allied health professional in context
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
AHC1501 The rural allied health professional in context is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Bairnsdale, Mildura, Wonthaggi
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before AHC1501
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
- OCC1501Foundations of occupational therapy practice
- PTY1501Foundations of physiotherapyNo reviews yet
- POD1501Dermatology and diseases of the lower limb
After AHC1501
2 units list AHC1501 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M2022.
Overview
This core foundation unit will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand how health professionals work in the Australian context. It will focus on building your understanding of healthcare practices and systems that influence a person’s diverse health needs.
Key areas of study include interpretation of health data, social and other health determinants, communication skills, and the roles of health professionals. You will work with students enrolled in other allied health professions, and focus on how professions work together to advocate for better health outcomes for people living in diverse communities.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Bairnsdale | On campus |
| First semester (extended) | Mildura | On campus |
| First semester (extended) | Wonthaggi | On campus |
Assessment
- Development of a virtual town folk (2,000 words + 10mins)Artefact60%
- Development of foundation communication skills (20 mins + 350 words)Demonstration40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain health determinants in rural contexts using sociological and critical frameworks.
- 2
Interpret health and health workforce data to inform understanding of a person’s healthcare needs.
- 3
Describe the Australian healthcare system and its impact on health justice and equity.
- 4
Discuss professionalism in diverse workplace settings.
- 5
Identify the principles of collaborative care in health and community care provision.
- 6
Demonstrate culturally safe communication skills in practice environments with people who have diverse needs.
- 7
Demonstrate responsible use of generative AI outputs to inform rural health concepts.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Lectures36 hours
8 hours per week for 18 weeks = 144 hours
● 5 hours teacher-directed study per week, including an average of 3 hours of online learning activities and 2 hours of tutorial classes
● 3 hours self-directed study per week
Total per week = 8 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Pamela Harvey
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Pamela Harvey
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AHC1501?
None, but you must take AHC1502 and (OCC1501, PTY1501 or POD1501) before or alongside it.
What can I take after AHC1501?
AHC1501 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including POD1502 and PTY1501. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is AHC1501 offered?
In 2027, AHC1501 runs in Semester 1 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi.
Does AHC1501 have an exam?
No. AHC1501 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Rural Health
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027