This unit will introduce students to the foundational concepts of health sociology and non-technical skills. In this unit, students learn to identify social aspects of health issues by exploring the health and wellbeing of the self and of diverse communities and examine how health disadvantages experienced by particular groups are rooted in wider historical and current inequalities, including those based on ethnicity, gender and class. Additionally, students will learn the fundamentals of non-technical skills such as communication, health literacy, situational awareness, leadership and decision making, which they will continue to develop as they progress through both their student and professional careers. This unit will explore concepts such as prehospital health service delivery and professionalism, ambulance history, and self-care.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.