Courses & Units
Environmental Health Practice A CAM546
Introduction
This unit develops professional competencies to assess environmental health risks, select and implement management tools, processes and strategies to effectively control health, safety and environmental hazards, and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Topics covered in this unit include risk-based inspections, cultural competency, organisational management, ethics, professional communication and professional development. This unit includes a professional experience placement component.
Summary
| Unit name | Environmental Health Practice A |
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| Unit code | CAM546 |
| 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 1 | 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 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* 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 knowledge and skills in environmental health practice across a range of practice contexts and jurisdictions.
- Apply scientific knowledge to undertake risk-based inspections.
- Evaluate and apply communication techniques/strategies in a range of practice contexts.
- Apply professional competencies relating to cultural competency, ethical practice, team-work, reflective practice and workplace health and safety.
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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| 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. The unit contains a professional experience placement component. Online Content 2 x 1-2 online tutorial 2-day intensive workshop PEP 1 day per week during weeks 7-13 |
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| Assessment | Portfolio (60%)|Presentation (20%)|Field Report (20%) |
| 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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