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.

Travel and safety in rural areas

Abseiling Students often have to travel long distances when they visit rural and remote areas. They are separated from their usual support networks, so occupational health and safety requires careful thought and consideration.

Students who feel endangered in any way, should immediately contact Security using any emergency phone or telephone (03) 6324 3336 or by phoning 3336 if calling from a campus telephone – all hours. If students are not calling from a campus phone, they should contact emergency police assistance by phoning 000.

For less urgent information relating to safety in rural areas visit:

The Australian Agricultural Directory
http://www.aglinks.com.au/Community/Health_and_Safety/

Rural Safety Hotline
Provides farmers, rural workers and people in rural communities with access to important rural safety information. Toll free - 1800 300 377

Rural Fire Safety in Tasmania
http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/mysite/Show?pageId=colHome

 
 
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