RPM 221: Rural Health Issues IV builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the preceding RPM courses. It focuses on issues related to rural health, in particular the way in which those issues affect the role and responsibilities of the rural health professional. This course further develops students� self-assessment and communication skills as well as provides preparation for interviewing with professional health programs.
Prerequisites: Standing in year two of the Rural Pre-Medicine Program.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 15 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- analyze and explain systemic health challenges facing rural communities
- engage skillfully in interviews involving a range of scenarios related to health professionals and rural health
- critically reflect on and engage in self-assessment regarding their verbal and nonverbal reasoning, communication skills, and professional comportment; and
- give and receive constructive feedback to and from peers, instructor, and evaluators regarding the manner in which one presents professionally to others.
Additional Assessment Notes: Only the grades of CRG and NCG from the table above will be used in this course.
Grading Table
Competency Based
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
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