Make sure you are ready to begin the rural placement.
Be familiar with University and School requirements for the rural placement.
Be familiar with University resources to help with the challenges of a rural placement.
Access resources to help with travelling during a rural placement.
Access resources to help with expenses during a rural placement.
Make sure there is an orientation to the rural clinical learning environment.

Rural Health Teaching Sites

The University Centre for Rural Health, Tasmania (CRH) has a network of rural hospital and community-based learning environments dedicated to rural health teaching, learning and research.

Rural Health Teaching Sites aim to:

  • provide alternative models of health education
  • establish a university presence in rural communities
  • develop the role of local health professionals as teachers and researchers
  • provide easy and affordable access to professional education
  • address population and public health issues through research and teaching

 

Further information can be obtained from: http://www.ruralhealth.utas.edu.au/rhts/

 
 
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