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EDHPE4002 - Population and Global Health Perspectives
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<p>This unit is designed to extend students’ theoretical understanding and application of health concepts obtained in earlier years of the program. Specifically, a higher-level of understanding will be developed in relation to the health status within populations. Students will compare health issues in Australia and globally and explore evidence-based health interventions to address key health issues. This unit will also examine the structure and function of health systems and organisations in Australia and Globally.</p>
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<p>Topics include:<br>
• Models and theories of health for populations.<br>
• Measurements of health and application to global health status.<br>
• Key health issues for populations at a regional, Australian, and global level.<br>
• Factors, including biological, socio-cultural, political, and behavioural, impacting the health of various populations.<br>
• Australian health care system.<br>
• Global government and non-government agencies involved in the provision of health care.<br>
• Australian and global agencies involved in health promotion/education.</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 is designed to extend students’ theoretical understanding and application of health concepts obtained in earlier years of the program. Specifically, a higher-level of understanding will be developed in relation to the health status within populations. Students will compare health issues in Australia and globally and explore evidence-based health interventions to address key health issues. This unit will also examine the structure and function of health systems and organisations in Australia and Globally.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics include:<br> • Models and theories of health for populations.<br> • Measurements of health and application to global health status.<br> • Key health issues for populations at a regional, Australian, and global level.<br> • Factors, including biological, socio-cultural, political, and behavioural, impacting the health of various populations.<br> • Australian health care system.<br> • Global government and non-government agencies involved in the provision of health care.<br> • Australian and global agencies involved in health promotion/education.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069999 - Health, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edhpe4002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<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>Identify and articulate key global health issues.</p>
K2
<p>Explain social and cultural factors influencing health inequalities in a population.</p>
K3
<p>Understand similarities and differences in health status and burden of disease between in Australia and Globally.</p>
K4
<p>Describe the role of significant national and international agencies and organisations in global health and sustainable human development.</p>
K5
<p>Explain the complex and dynamic nature of health and wellbeing as it applies to populations in the region, Australia, and globally.</p>
K6
<p>Explore the development of health promotion and health education approaches in the region, Australia and globally.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse current health issues and the evidence-based responses in Australia and globally.</p>
S2
<p>Compare health outcomes experienced by groups from different social and cultural contexts and explain why differences occur.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communication, including reflection.</p>
A1
<p>Research a health issue, comparing and contrasting local, national and global experiences of determining factors and prevention/response strategies.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of population health status, health promotion and health education programs at local, national and global levels.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Identifying, researching and planning an assignment on a contemporary health issue at a regional, Australian and/or global levels. Compare, contrast and critically evaluate findings.</p>
<p>Poster and justification</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Research a health issue addressing health status, health prevention/response strategies at regional, Australian and global levels. Compare, contrast and critically evaluate findings.</p>
<p>Written task.</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary 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>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069999 - Health, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edhpe4002">View unit fees</a>
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