Hobart
Introduction
This unit introduces the scope of public health practice in the 21st century and the social, political and economic context within which public health practitioners operate. The unit combines theoretical and practical material to assist students to understand the social and economic determinants of health, the importance of improved equity to raising health standards worldwide, nationally and locally, and the ways in which communities can be engaged and empowered to identify and address issues that affect their health. Different health outcomes for people across a range of communities will be critically examined in relation to public health practice.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Introduction to Public Health |
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| Unit code | CAM529 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Tasmanian School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Dr Rosie Nash |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Flexible, Fully Online |
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| Assessment | Forum discussions 20%; Conference abstract (500 words plus presentation) 30%; Essay (3000 words) 50% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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