Please note: BAA546 is not available Semester 1, 2025 as the unit is under review. The unit is currently available in Semester 2 but subject to the review may not be offered. Please contact UConnect for further information.
Introduction
In this unit, we investigate healthcare principles and models for engagement between healthcare users, their carers and family, and professionals. The importance of consumer engagement and its association with effective, sustainable organisational governance systems is studied. This involves examining theories, systems, processes and actions for partnering with consumers and delivering comprehensive care. To operationalise these requirements, this unit investigates the application of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Partnering with Consumers and Comprehensive Care Standards. Their dependency and integration with other standards in the NSQHS are also reviewed.
Summary
| Unit name | Principles and Models for Engagement with Consumers in Healthcare |
| Unit code | BAA546 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Coordinator | Ms Michelle Egan |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain and apply differing concepts and models of health for individuals, families and communities
- Use a range of communication strategies to engage with consumers in healthcare
- Apply engagement models to design and implement innovative communication strategies with consumers in healthcare
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
BAA543Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Note: Spring Term learning is designed as an intense period of study delivered over 7 weeks. |
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| Assessment | ePoster (20%)|Case Study (40%)|Critical Reflection (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. |
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