Postgraduate Certificate in Aboriginal Health and Social Care

• Aboriginal History and Cultural Safety: Understanding the cultural, historical, and social contexts of Aboriginal peoples in Canada is essential for effective healthcare provision. This unit covers the historical relationship between Aboriginal communities and the healthcare system, colonialism, and the importance of cultural safety.
• Contemporary Aboriginal Health Issues: This unit explores the health disparities faced by Aboriginal peoples, including mental health, chronic diseases, and the impact of residential schools. Students will learn about the social determinants of health and factors contributing to health inequities.
• Traditional Aboriginal Healing Practices: This unit introduces students to traditional Aboriginal healing practices, including ceremonies, medicines, and cultural teachings. The importance of integrating traditional healing practices with Western medicine is discussed.
• Aboriginal Health Policy and Legislation: Students will learn about the policy and legislative context of Aboriginal health in Canada. This unit covers the historical and contemporary policy landscape, the role of the Canadian government, and the impact of policy on Aboriginal health outcomes.
• Community Development and Engagement: This unit focuses on community development and engagement strategies in Aboriginal health and social care. Students will learn about community-based participatory research and the importance of building relationships with Aboriginal communities.
• Aboriginal Child Welfare: This unit explores the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal child welfare in Canada. Students will learn about the impact of residential schools, the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in care, and strategies to address these challenges.
• Aboriginal Mental Health and Addictions: This unit focuses on mental health and addictions in Aboriginal communities. Students will learn about the prevalence of mental health issues, the role of trauma, and culturally appropriate interventions.
• Aboriginal Women's Health: This unit explores the unique health challenges faced by Aboriginal women, including violence, reproductive health, and the impact of colonization. Strategies to address these challenges and promote Aboriginal women's health are discussed.
• Aboriginal Men's Health: This unit focuses on the health challenges faced by Aboriginal men, including the social determinants of health and the role of traditional teachings in promoting health. Students will learn about culturally appropriate interventions to address these challenges.