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INTERMED SA - International Health & Development Course
An orientation to Medical Mission
A unique 3-week intensive course for doctors, nurses and other health development professionals headed for, or returning from the mission field in less developed and disadvantaged societies. This course provides knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance the ability of personnel to participate effectively in health and development programs in developing countries and in remote parts of Australia.
o Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of key issues relating to life in the developing world and of the application of biblical principles of justice and mercy in health care;
- Discover ways of bridging the gap between technologically developed western practices and practices appropriate in developing countries;
- Become familiar with the principles of appropriate sustainable community development; and
- Extend their practical knowledge of specific health problems common in developing societies.
o Venue:
Tabor College, Christian Education Centre, 181 Goodwood Road, Millswood, South Australia and some practical components of the course will be held at the Flinders Medical Centre, Creche available.
o Fee:
Course for credit: $1,800 (salaried) / $1,600 (unsalaried)
Course for personal interest: $1,450 (salaried) / $1,300 (unsalaried)
Optional 4th week available for an additional of $200
A deposit of $200 is required with this application.
Part relief for missionaries on furlough may be available.
o Accreditation:
The course has counted for RACGP CME points in the past, and CME points are sought each year. It is anticipated that many universities and other tertiary education institutions will accept the course as an elective component in their courses and that various professional bodies will recognize it for 'approved continuing education'.
INTERMED SA Contact email: intermed@radford.id.au / Tel: +61 8 8271 9558
TABOR COLLEGE Contact email: adelaide@tabor.edu.au / Tel: +61 8 8373 8777
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