Introduction to Rural and Remote Medicine (MEDI7284)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medical School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Excursion 4.5 Hours/ Semester
Field Trip x 2 during the semester
Prerequisite
MEDI7201, MEDI7211, MEDI7221 and MEDI7231
Companion
MEDI7212 and MEDI7222
Recommended companion
MEDI7232
Restricted
Year 2 Doctor of Medicine (MD) students only
Assessment methods
Presentation
Report
Tutorial Participation (Hurdle)
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Field Experience
Course description
This course covers occupational health, safety and wellness in the rural context and how these impact on the health and well-being of people living in rural and remote communities. In addition, this course will cover elements of rural mental health delivery, an introduction to retrieval medicine, and oral health issues in Rural Australia. This course may not be offered if enrolment is less than 10 students. Field trips (where possible) will supplement student learning in agricultural health and retrieval medicine.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | Herston | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |