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<p>This unit introduces students to the broad concepts surrounding demographic characteristics of the Australian population: location, age, ethnicity, gender, Socio-economic status and education. Changes in the Australian population over time: births, deaths, migration and changes in the population's composition will be examined. Throughout this unit, the epidemiological pattern of the Australian population, what makes people ill and well will be explored. Factors that impact on the health status of the population and how these factors are measured, comparisons of the health status of Australia with other nations, the structure of the Australian health care system, how decision are made about health service activity, access, resource allocation, federal/state relations, paying for health will all be explored. Methods for accessing health and demographic data will also be introduced as well as interpreting data.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (2020); Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018); The AHPRA & National Boards Code of Conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); Physiotherapy Board of Australia and Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Second Edition (2021); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).</p><p><br></p><p> Topics may include:</p><p> •Understanding health in Australia and the Australian Healthcare System</p><p> •Sociological perspectives of power relations and health</p><p> •Demography and demographic transitions</p><p> •Public heath and National health priority areas</p><p> •Changes in health policy</p><p> •Health Promotion</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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<p>This unit introduces students to the broad concepts surrounding demographic characteristics of the Australian population: location, age, ethnicity, gender, Socio-economic status and education. Changes in the Australian population over time: births, deaths, migration and changes in the population's composition will be examined. Throughout this unit, the epidemiological pattern of the Australian population, what makes people ill and well will be explored. Factors that impact on the health status of the population and how these factors are measured, comparisons of the health status of Australia with other nations, the structure of the Australian health care system, how decision are made about health service activity, access, resource allocation, federal/state relations, paying for health will all be explored. Methods for accessing health and demographic data will also be introduced as well as interpreting data.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (2020); Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018); The AHPRA & National Boards Code of Conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); Physiotherapy Board of Australia and Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Second Edition (2021); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).</p><p><br></p><p> Topics may include:</p><p> •Understanding health in Australia and the Australian Healthcare System</p><p> •Sociological perspectives of power relations and health</p><p> •Demography and demographic transitions</p><p> •Public heath and National health priority areas</p><p> •Changes in health policy</p><p> •Health Promotion</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</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/nhphs1401">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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<p>Describe the demographic characteristics and epidemiological patterns of the Australian population, including key health determinants.</p>
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<p>Explain the structure of primary health care, public health, and the Australian health care system, and analyse the impact of health policies on health determinants and outcomes at national and international levels.</p>
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<p>Research and report health and social data to support the health status of individuals, communities, populations, and sub-populations in Australia.</p>
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<p>Apply knowledge of health determinants to analyse health outcomes among Australian populations and sub-population groups.</p>
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<p>Design health promotion initiatives that respond to the needs of a population or sub-population, informed by health determinants and appropriate evidence.</p>
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<p>e-Poster on a regional health topic, including relevant demographic, epidemiological, and determinant data</p>
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<p>25-40%</p>
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<p>Group case study outlining the patient experience of navigating the Australian healthcare system.</p>
<p>Group presentation</p>
<p>35-55%</p>
2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Develop a health promotion social media campaign targeting a population or sub-population</p>
<p>Video Presentation</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
3, 5
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 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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 Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</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/nhphs1401">View unit fees</a>
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