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<p>This unit will help apply public health principles and practices of public health in relation to local and global perspectives. Students will learn population health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, health and human rights, and the core roles and functions of public health systems, policies and programs. Students will understand these concepts using case study examples to illustrate not only public health successes, but also the challenges and limitations in public health, such as, inequalities in health within and across national boundaries, as well as the contributing factors to these inequalities.</p>
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<p>Introduction and development of public health. Public health theories and principles. Public health strategies. Contemporary issues of public health. Equity in public health. Vulnerable populations. Primary health care and health promotion. Global health actors. Politics, economics and human rights. Global public challenges, evidence and ethics in public health. Climate change, conflicts and controversies in public health.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will help apply public health principles and practices of public health in relation to local and global perspectives. Students will learn population health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, health and human rights, and the core roles and functions of public health systems, policies and programs. Students will understand these concepts using case study examples to illustrate not only public health successes, but also the challenges and limitations in public health, such as, inequalities in health within and across national boundaries, as well as the contributing factors to these inequalities.</p>
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<p>Introduction and development of public health. Public health theories and principles. Public health strategies. Contemporary issues of public health. Equity in public health. Vulnerable populations. Primary health care and health promotion. Global health actors. Politics, economics and human rights. Global public challenges, evidence and ethics in public health. Climate change, conflicts and controversies in public health.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaph6001">060303 - Midwifery</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Comprehend key concepts, approaches and principles of public health,</p>
K2
<p>Understand a range of public health interventions and compare their strengths and limitations,</p>
K3
<p>Discuss how behavioural, social and cultural, environmental and political determinants contribute to health outcomes</p>
S1
<p>Identify and appraise methods and application of public health interventions at a population level,</p>
S2
<p>Appraise evidence based public health practice and assess their implementation across public health initiatives</p>
S3
<p>Explain the causes and consequences of health inequalities</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate higher level of thinking skills to resolve any challenges in public health;</p>
A2
<p>Work productively with multidisciplinary teams to make informed decision on public health issues;</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate competency on ethical application of public health practice and policy to reduce health inequalities</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Structured quiz</p>
<p>Online quizzes</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3
2
<p>Part A - Written task: Prepare a students response to a health problem of a vulnerable population using iSAP (Integrated Science, Attitude and Practice) framework written task (equivalent to 2000 words)</p>
<p>Critical Analysis Essay</p>
<p>30% - 50%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
3
<p>Part B - Written task: Prepare a comparative report by critically analysing and comparing student’s response with an expert response to the same health problem (as in part A) of a vulnerable community (equivalent to 1200 words)</p>
<p>Application of critical thinking, Essay</p>
<p>30% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaph6001">060303 - Midwifery</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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