Courses & Units
Non Communicable Disease Prevention CAM624
Introduction
This unit focuses on the practical development of interventions and strategies to reduce the major risk factors for the major non communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart and lung diseases, cancers and diabetes, including tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and the harmful use of alcohol, and aligns with the World Health Organisations NCD agenda. Students will critically and systematically explore determinants of risk factors and disease outcomes, intervention options (including policy) and effectiveness evidence, health system and institutional capacity and responses at a national and global level.
Summary
| Unit name | Non Communicable Disease Prevention |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM624 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Miss Nicola Gadd |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the contemporary principles, concepts, philosophy and purpose of Non Communicable Disease Prevention internationally
- Analyse the major global NCD burden and identify risk factor and disease determinants
- Critically evaluate the intervention options available for use in NCD prevention worldwide
- Design multi-strategy interventions to prevent NCDs
- Evaluate policy and other public health interventions targeting NCD prevention
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061399 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,651.00 |
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 | On-campus - 1 x 2-hour workshop weekly. Off-campus - online. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Critical review (20%)|Plan (40%)|Policy Review (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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