Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – Social Equity and Health online course

Completing the course, you will be able to outline and recall the following

Be able to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community in historical Australian context and apply learnings that contributes to ongoing personal and professional growth and development in cultural competence.

Be able to describe communication skills and methods when developing patient-doctor relationship as part of the process of implementing policies and process to assist with organisation of health initiatives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population health in general practice context.

Be able to outline health initiatives such as PIP IHI as part of applying professional knowledge and skills for effective patient focused care in urban and rural communities.

Be able to describe and identify social, environmental and cultural determinants of health in the local community as part of the professional and ethical role of contributing to social equity of health in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in a rural urban context.

Compliance with RACGP CPD requirements.

Walya Productions MBA CPD Program level Cultural Safe Practice Courses complies with 2022 RACGP curriculum and syllabus for Australian general practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program.

Delivery of Course

All Walya Productions online MBA CPD Program level Cultural Safe Practice Courses are designed to optimise expanding General Practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes through embedded videos of an expert explaining content with questions.

Designed to accommodate your work and lifestyle commitments. Walya Productions CPD Program level Cultural Safe Practice Courses are flexible (start and stop when you like) and can be completed on either: PC, Tablet, or mobile phone.

Our Advocacy Course complies with the 2022 RACGP curriculum and syllabus for Australian general practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health modules

• M1 4.3.1 engage with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education.
• M2 1.4.1 establish an effective and culturally safe therapeutic relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
• M3 2.3.1 ensure care is relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ social, cultural, economic and other unique needs.
• M4 1.3.1 communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in a culturally safe and respectful manner.
• M5 2.3.2 work in respectful partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare professionals
• M6 4.2.3 identify and acquire extended, or specific local knowledge to meet the healthcare needs of their community.
• M7 2.1.1 undertake screening for early identification of health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• M8 2.1.2 manage health conditions in a timely manner, including responding effectively to the complex needs of patients with multi-morbidity.
• M9 4.2.1 implement an ongoing plan to overcome professional issues related to geographical isolation and boundaries.
• M10 4.2.2 be prepared, resourceful and adaptive to challenges that arise in geographic and professional isolation.
• M11 3.2.1 identify and promote ways to achieve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• M12 4.3.2 promote the professional development and support of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.
• M13 5.1.1 identify and implement models of primary healthcare delivery which meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• M14 5.1.2 implement systems to support identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
• M15 5.1.3 facilitate timely and appropriate use of relevant Indigenous specific health measures and MBS/PBS items.
• M16 5.2.1 identify and implement appropriate policies and initiatives regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to optimise outcomes.
• M17 4.4.1 engage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research.
• M18 4.4.2 promote the use of Indigenous research methods and support the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research.

Duration of the Course

The course learning and assessment consist of:

Education Activity:     

• EA 12.5 -hour learning – embedded videos of an expert explaining content and readings.

Reviewing Performance:        

• RP 1 – 2.5 hours Question and Responses
• RP 2 – 5 hours Self-evaluation Assignment
• RP 3 –  5 hour Self-evaluation Assignment

Total time: 25 hours (12.5-hour EA and 12.5 hours RP)

Completing the Course

A record of your participation and attendance will be provided within 28 days of the activity completion.

Upon completion of the course, you will be provided the following information

This will include:

• The statement of attendance or completion.
• Your name and RACGP member number.
• Activity ID number.
• Activity title.
• Date of the activity or of its completion if over a period of time.
• Number of CPD hours allocated to the activity and the type of activity (EA, MO, RP).
• Provider details including logo.