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Transitioning to Community-Based Allied Health Practice unit (CXA713)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to integrate collaborative leadership, public health, and allied health frameworks to address population health challenges in community-based settings. You will analyse and prioritise community and population health needs, apply evidence-informed prevention and health promotion strategies, and evaluate entrepreneurial approaches to health care innovation. You will demonstrate creativity, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and innovation in developing sustainable responses to complex health and social issues.

Summary

Unit name Transitioning to Community-Based Allied Health Practice
Unit code CXA713
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Jade Cartwright
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Synthesise scholarly literature to develop an evidence-informed understanding of a health-related issue affecting an identified population and community.
  • Analyse socio-ecological determinants of health and health needs for an identified population or community to establish priorities for health promotion.
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional collaboration with other health professions to achieve shared community health goals.
  • Design health promotion initiatives to address identified community health and wellbeing priorities.

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
069999 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA746 Developing as Allied Health Collaborators

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Residential School – 4 hours (2 times); Online Tutorial - 1 hour, (5 times); Independent learning - 3 hour (12 times); Individual Study: 1 hours (10 times); Work Integrated Learning - 7.5 hours (5 times), Group WIL Supervision - 1 hour (5 times)

AssessmentCommunity Profile (30%)|Program Proposal and Graduate Reflection (30%)|Rapid Review and Knowledge Translation (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

There are no required reading materials for this unit.
Recommended

Please refer to your reading list for recommended readings. You will be directed to the recommended readings as you work through each topic in MyLO.

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