Foundations of Public Health unit (CAM106)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the foundation knowledge, skills and conceptual frameworks that underpin contemporary public health practice. It explores the biological, social, economic and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing as a basis for developing strategies and systems that promote and protect health. It explores the history of public health and the lessons we must learn and apply to sustain and enhance the health of populations, now and into the future.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Public Health
Unit code	CAM106
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Miss Nicola Gadd
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the principles and attributes of public health responses to contemporary and emerging health challenges
• Analyse the distribution and determinants of health and wellbeing of populations
• Describe major population health challenges and priorities including strategies for health promotion and health protection
• Describe the role of different health professionals and disciplines in developing effective public health solutions

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2hr weekly workshops, 3hr weekly independent learning, 3hr weekly individual self-directed study
Assessment	Weekly quizzes (20%)|Determinant Analysis (30%)|Photovoice (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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