Online
Introduction
This unit explores the nature and practice of change in the rapidly changing and increasingly complex health and human service environment. You are encouraged to extend your change leadership acumen through the exploration and critical analysis of change leadership frameworks, drivers for change, consequences of change, resistance to change, change readiness, and leading organizations through change.
You will develop practical capabilities in planning, implementing and evaluating change initiatives in the health and human service sector.
Summary
| Unit name | Leading and Managing Change in Health and Human Services |
| Unit code | CAM722 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jamie McMahon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate personal and broader societal factors that impact on the success of change initiatives within health and human service settings including culture, community attitudes, evidence-based practice, quality and safety systems and governance.
- Critically analyse change management and change leadership approaches including impacts on system change, uptake of evidence-based practice, and service innovation in health and human services.
- Apply appropriate change tools and techniques to plan, implement and evaluate a change initiative in the health and human service sector.
- Critically evaluate the leadership implications of change initiatives in health and human services and communicate this effectively in a specific context.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study 8 hours weekly; Independent Learning 2 hours weekly. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Change Management Report (30%)|Critical Essay on Leading Change in Health and Human Services (30%)|Presentation with Interactive Oral Discussion (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. |
|---|
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.