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<p>This unit will provide the basic concepts of ethical issues relevant to public health research and practice. All health professionals need to abide by a professional Code of Ethics and all researchers are expected to work within a framework of ethical conduct. This subject will provide an overview of foundations and development of public health ethics, principles of ethics, core challenges of public health ethics, evaluation and communication of ethical issues in public health work and policy, and application of ethical principles in public health practice. Students will be able to explore ethical issues embedded in everyday health practice and issues to be aware of so that people are protected from harm and coercion.</p>
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<p>Introduction and development of Public Health Ethics. Ethical theories and principles. Codes of ethics. Application of ethics in Public Health Research. Equity in health. Smoking, health and ethics. Population screening ethics. Vaccination ethics.Ethical decision making.</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 provide the basic concepts of ethical issues relevant to public health research and practice. All health professionals need to abide by a professional Code of Ethics and all researchers are expected to work within a framework of ethical conduct. This subject will provide an overview of foundations and development of public health ethics, principles of ethics, core challenges of public health ethics, evaluation and communication of ethical issues in public health work and policy, and application of ethical principles in public health practice. Students will be able to explore ethical issues embedded in everyday health practice and issues to be aware of so that people are protected from harm and coercion.</p>
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<p>Introduction and development of Public Health Ethics. Ethical theories and principles. Codes of ethics. Application of ethics in Public Health Research. Equity in health. Smoking, health and ethics. Population screening ethics. Vaccination ethics.Ethical decision making.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Public Health
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061311 - Epidemiology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaph7001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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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>Appraise principles of ethics relevant to public health research and programs</p>
K2
<p>Comprehend key concepts, approaches and frameworks for public health ethics</p>
K3
<p>Summarise the process of ethical analyses for any public health issue</p>
S1
<p>Identify and analyse ethical implications relevant to any public health issue</p>
S2
<p>Apply theoretical concepts into public health ethics</p>
S3
<p>Critically appraise ethical issues from any public health literature</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate higher level of thinking skills to resolve any ethical challenges in public health</p>
A2
<p>Ability to work productively with multidisciplinary teams to make informed decision on ethical aspects of a public health issue</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate competency on resolving ethical dilemmas on public health practice and policy</p>
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<p>Digital presentation</p>
<p>Digital presentation</p>
<p>20%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Discuss ethical principles and theories in relation to the proposed research proposal</p>
<p>Critical Analysis Essay</p>
<p>40%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Draft Human Research Ethics application (HREA) including Participant Information and Consent Form (PICF)</p>
<p>Ethics application</p>
<p>40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Public Health
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061311 - Epidemiology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaph7001">View unit fees</a>
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