Introduction to Health (9829.2)
| Level: | Undergraduate First Year Level |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | 2 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
| Discipline: | Discipline of Public Health |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2019 Semester 1 DR Ro MCFARLANE (Ph: +61 2 62063801 ) FLEXIBLE 2020 Semester 1 DR Ro MCFARLANE (Ph: +61 2 62063801 ) FLEXIBLE
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Syllabus
In this unit students will be introduced to the contexts of the health industry. Drawing on the World Health Organizations' Primary Health Care approach, as outlined in the Alma Ata Declaration (1978), The Ottawa Charter (1986) and the Millennium Development Goals.
Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate (gain) a broad understanding of the contexts of the health industry;
2. Examine various charters to develop an understanding of primary health care approaches; and
3. Discuss theories of health care to promote health activities and professional practice.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week.
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.