RPM 120 Rural Health Issues I

School of University Arts and Sciences

RPM 120 Rural Health Issues I is a one-credit course designed to introduce students to the medical profession in general and the distinct challenges of rural physicians in particular. Information will be provided on pathways into the profession, preparation for application to medical school, the branches of medicine, and the work conducted by practicing rural physicians. The course will include field trips to various healthcare facilities and guest lectures from practicing rural physicians. Students will explore various facets of preparation for medical practice through small-group projects and presentations. Professionalism will be emphasized throughout the course.

The profession of rural physician will be introduced by way of invited speakers, tours, lectures, and discussions.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Rural Pre-Medicine Program

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca

Course Details
Total number of weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	15

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Describe professionalism and how it applies to preparation for application to medical school
Identify various pathways into medicine and determine his/her plans in that regard
Describe what the occupation of a rural physician encompasses and what challenges rural physicians face
Identify the main differences between the roles of rural and urban physicians
Provide a general description of medical education in BC
Appreciate the different types of workplace surroundings in which a rural physician practices
Describe a range of medical specialties and what is meant by the term "generalist" in regards to physicians

Teaching and Learning Approach

n/a

Learning Resources

Will be supplied by the instructor.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Introduction to course; Professionalism 2. Topics in rural medicine 3. Topics in Rural Medicine: Mentoring 4. Topics in Rural Medicine 5. Test Taking and Time Management 6. Topics in Rural Medicine 7. Top 10 Workshop 8. Topics in Rural medicine: General Practice 9. Field Trip: KBRH 10. Topics in Rural Medicine: Life/Work Balance 11. Rural Health 12. Rural health 13. Rural health 14. Final Exam Period

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Active Participation	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	25%
â€œTop 10â€ Assignment	1, 2, 5	25%
Rural health/community services presentation	3, 4, 6, 7	25%
Rural health/community services report	3, 4, 6, 7	25%
Total		100%

Grading Table

Competency-based Grades

This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.

Grade	Description
AAV	ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits.
COM	COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course
CRG	CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course.
NCG	NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory.
PCG	PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course.

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.