HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology - Work with diverse people

Question 2

List a minimum of 5 types of diversity you may encounter in your role as a health care worker.

Question 3

1. List 4 features of diversity in Australia
2. Give an example of how a feature of diversity can impact different areas of your work and life:

Question 4

What legal methods are there of protecting diverse people from discrimination?

Question 5

How can your own and community attitudes impact on different people and groups?

Question 6

a. List 3 examples of ways you could work in a culturally appropriate way to ensure you are respecting the rights of people from the following diverse groups:

• Disability
• Religious or spiritual beliefs
• Gender
• Generational
• Sexual orientation.

b. What resources may you need to work effectively with diverse groups?

Question 7

What are 2 contributing factors to Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islanders being less engaged in western medical services?

Question 8

List 3 possible barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander accessing pathology collection services

Question 9

List 2 resources that could assist you when providing pathology collection services to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Assessment Task 2: Reflective Journal

1. Describe what happened

• Who did I meet, when, how and where did I meet them?
• How or why was this meeting significant for me?

2. Knowledge and understanding

• What did I learn about this person?
• How did I show respect when communicating with this person?

3. Thoughts and Feeling

• What were my previous assumptions?
• How have my assumptions/bias and/or perspectives changed as a result of this experience?

4. What can I do differently in the future? 

• What should I be aware of if I met another person from this area of diversity

5. Benefits to me and my workplace

• What part of my work practice does this experience require me to focus on more?