MPH2025

Principles and practice of public health ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr H Keleher

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Overview of different theories & disciplinary perspectives informing public health principles & practices in western societies, past and present. Examines theories of knowledge, social movements, political & social organizations, natural & human disasters & disease shaping contemporary public health perspectives and practices. Current organizational structures for public health policy development and service delivery at local, state & national levels. Foundation for contextual understanding of public health research, policy development & program planning and implementation.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to: 1. describe the historical and social context of public health in Australia; 2. describe the structure and organisation of Australian society; 3. describe the health care system in Australia.

Assessment: Assignments

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours per week