Certificate of Achievement

Riaz Hussain

has completed the following course:

Introduction to providing Culturally Safe Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Victoria University and Moondani Balluk

This short course provides an introduction to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety competencies outlined by the Australian Government’s Department of Health’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework.

4 weeks, 3 hours per week

Chris Walsh

Academic Director

Victoria University Online

Karen Jackson

Academic Unit Director

Moondani Balluk Indigenous

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Understand and use the correct terminology when referring to different groups of people
  • Demonstrate a clear knowledge of the culture and practices common to different First Nations people
  • Apply effective strategies to care for vulnerable individuals
  • Reflect upon cultural contexts and backgrounds as they may relate to engaging with healthcare practitioners
  • Create a care plan based upon best practice approaches

Syllabus

  • Cultural expertise versus cultural competence
  • Historical context
  • Cultural knowledge
  • Diversity
  • Humility and lifelong learning
  • Cultural safety and communication
  • Partnerships
  • Closing the Gap
  • Cultural self and healthcare
  • Racism and privilege
  • Equity and human rights
  • Leadership, advocacy and affecting change

Issued on 4th October 2021

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Free online course:

Introduction to providing Culturally Safe Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Victoria University