Health Program Planning and Development (8577.2)
| Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | 2 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
| Discipline: | Discipline of Public Health |
Availability
Unit Outlines
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- Semester 1, 2019, INTERNPLCE, BRUCE (188642) - View
- Semester 1, 2018, INTERNPLCE, BRUCE (182965) - View
- Semester 1, 2017, FLEXIBLE, BRUCE (163988) - View
- Semester 1, 2016, FLEXIBLE, BRUCE (154069) - View
- Semester 1, 2015, FLEXIBLE, BRUCE (146231) - View
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Syllabus
This unit will provide an overview of program planning, development and implementation (including planning approaches, models and frameworks). Topics include needs assessment, problem identification, setting goals and objectives, program design principles, and evaluation. The unit also provides an introduction to budgeting, resourcing and long term sustainability. A best practice approach to program management is applied. A work placement provides practical application of the theories and reflective writing.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, student will be able to:
1. Understand the principles of program planning;
2. Understand program resourcing and simple program budgeting processes;
3. Select appropriate evaluation strategies;
4. Design a program strategy including needs assessment, problem identification, program design and implementation strategy; and
5. Design and implement a project during a work placement, review its outcomes and reflect on the learning achieved.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
4 to 8 hours per week. For the last 8 weeks of the semester, there will be a placement of at least 5 hours each week in the selected work place to complete an agreed project.
Prerequisites
Community Development Principles and Practices.
Corequisites
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.