Courses & Units
Environmental Health Risk Assessment and Management CAM545
Introduction
This unit develops knowledge and skills relating to toxicology, environmental health risk assessment, including core principles, frameworks and procedures for environmental health risk assessment and critical evaluation of evidence underpinning environmental health risk assessment. It also introduces risk management and risk management evaluation practices that pertain to roles and function of Environmental Health Officers in areas such as, potable water, recreational waters, swimming pools and spas, regulated systems (e.g. cooling towers), waste water, public health risk activities (e.g. tattooing, body piercing), clandestine drug laboratories, unhealthy premises and pests of public health significance.
Summary
| Unit name | Environmental Health Risk Assessment and Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM545 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Belinda Davies |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the core principles, frameworks for and procedures involved in risk assessment for environmental health practice contexts.
- Evaluate and communicate evidence underpinning environmental health risk assessment.
- Apply risk management principles in the design of management strategies in Environmental Health practice
- Evaluate risk management interventions in Environmental Health practice.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061303 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Blended - mix of on-campus and online. Online Content 6 x 1 hour online tutorials 2-day intensive workshop which includes fieldwork |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Fieldwork report (30%)|Risk Assessment Assignment (30%)|Appraisal of Remediation Action Plan (RAP) and development of a risk management plan. (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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