BBHE1007: Advanced Social Skills and Cultural Safety

2026 unit information

Building on the foundational skills developed in BBHE1002, this unit delves deeper into the interpersonal and professional dimensions of healthcare. The focus is on cultivating cultural competence, fostering collaborative teamwork, and enhancing self-reflection to understand how patients navigate the complexities of modern healthcare environments. Students will learn to address health disparities and deliver patient-centred care by respecting diverse cultural perspectives, recognising varying levels of health literacy in the community and taking a strength-based perspective for Indigenous Health. Students will strengthen their ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, resolve team conflicts, and continuously evolve as empathetic healthcare professionals. By the end of this unit, students will be equipped with advanced skills in cultural awareness, teamwork, and professional development, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to diverse and dynamic healthcare settings.

Unit details and rules

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Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	BBHE1002
Corequisites: ?	BBHE1005
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 2 2026	Normal day	Westmead, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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