Public Health Systems and Policy 2 (8574.1)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Public Health & Occupational Therapy | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. describe the characteristics of the public health approach;
2. analyse contemporary public health problems using a population perspective;
3. identify emerging public health challenges.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
Prerequisites
Public Health Systems and Policy 1.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
Required text:
Keleher H, MacDougall C (2011) Understanding Health: Third Edition, Melbourne, Oxford University Press.
Recommended texts:
Lin V, Smith J, Fawkes S. (2007). Public health practice in Australia: The organised effort.
Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
Duckett S, Willcox S (2011) The Australian Health Care System: Fourth Edition, Melbourne, Oxford University Press.
Additional readings will be provided for each teaching session.
Other resources:
The World Health Organization www.who.int
Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing www.health.gov.au
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet: www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta: www.cdc.gov
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
For year-long units only – not applicable to this unit.
Late Submission and Moderation
Penalties for late submission of assessed work will be applied. Marks will be deducted at the rate of 10% of the value of the assessment item per day it is overdue (including weekends). For example, if an assignment is worth 30 marks, 3 marks will be deducted each day.
All assessment items will be moderated as outlined in the Faculty of Health Moderation Policy. A copy of this policy is on the Bachelor of Public Health Moodle site at:
http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/mod/resource/view.php?id=797499
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Student participation in both lecture and tutorial activities will enhance understanding of the unit content and the quality of assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in an inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
Capacity to develop PowerPoint presentation, basic word processing (for the essay) and a basic understanding of Moodle operation.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
None
