Courses & Units
Contemporary Support in Health and Community Services ZAC103
Introduction
In this unit, you will explore and compare different models of service design, articulation and delivery and how they influence health and wellbeing outcomes for diverse population groups. With a focus on rights, self-determination and strengths-based approaches, you will investigate the key principles of consumer engagement and participation, person-centred partnerships and co-design. You will explore the concepts of wellness, empowerment, reablement, and recovery and how they can be used to support individuals and families to achieve meaningful, purpose-driven outcomes.
Summary
Unit name | Contemporary Support in Health and Community Services |
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Unit code | ZAC103 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
Discipline | Health and Community Support |
Coordinator | Ms Nita O'Callaghan |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate different models of service design and delivery to inform quality personalised support.
- Communicate and use person-centred and strengths-based approaches to achieve purpose-driven outcomes for individuals and their support networks.
- Apply engagement, partnership and co-design principles and skills to facilitate planning and decision making for personalised support.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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061309 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 2 x 2 hour online tutorials and 1 x 4 hour workshop per semester (on campus or online). |
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Assessment | AT1: Strengths Assessment and Reflection (25%)|AT2: Co-design Interview (35%)|AT3: Case Study (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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