Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences School of Rural Health

Learning activities in the small town / clinical placements

In the community there will be access to a variety of activities, to help in the achievement of
learning objectives.
These activities are designed to encourage learning about the various health disciplines in rural settings and the associated rural issues brought out by the key themes. Possible activities include (these will vary greatly between placements):

 

Setting

Activities

Hospital

Orientation to placement and community; Ward rounds, theatre, emergency
department; Attending consultations with visiting specialists; Antenatal clinics
X-ray, physiotherapy, occupational therapy departments; Renal dialysis units; Cardiac rehabilitation and rehabilitation units; Oncology and chemotherapy
units; Day hospital; Birth unit; Pre-release programs;

General practice

Surgery visits; Methadone clinic; Ward rounds at hospital; Home visits; Preanesthetic
clinics; Day procedures.

Community health

Podiatry, dietitians, mental health services, diabetes & asthma educators; Palliative care; District nursing; Well women’s clinics; Falls prevention programs; Fitness programs;

Community health agencies

Aged care placements; Ambulance services; School nurses; Drug & alcohol services; Maternal & child health nurses; Shire- immunizations; Aboriginal
Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO);

Social and sporting events

Meals and events may be organised by community mentors, GPs, supervisors
or health professionals

 

Factories/Farms

 Environmental health and safety - accidents, exposure to harmful chemicals, zoonoses;
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