Foundations of Integrated Care unit (BAA752)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre

Introduction

The unit enables students to examine the foundation of integrated care in health and across Australian communities. There is a specific focus on investigating inter-professional collaboration and practice for the delivery of whole of person care. Students will examine and evaluate integrated care models and their suitability for different healthcare contexts. Students will critically appraise integrated care KPI’s to achieve efficient and effective healthcare services. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Integrated Care
Unit code	BAA752
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Australian Institute of Health Service Management
Coordinator	Mr Carl Fiedler
Delivered By	University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 1
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse theories that guide practices of integrated care in the delivery of health services across Australian communities.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritise integrated care models for healthcare settings of different contexts.
• Assess and improve KPIs for integrated care from the perspective of different stakeholders.
• Appraise the management challenges and opportunities associated within inter-professional collaborative practice across the continuum of care.
• Judge future practices, theories and challenges for integrated care within the whole systems perspective.

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

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Teaching

Assessment	Critical Argument Presentation (25%)|Critical Analysis Report (35%)|Evaluation Report (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

There is no prescribed text or software for this unit. The learning materials of the unit will be drawn from publications, journal articles and other credible sources/websites. You will be able to access the learning materials through the Learning Content section of the MyLO unit. Journal articles and other readings will be made available throughout the semester via MyLO.

Recommended

There is a set of lecture slides, recommended and supplementary readings available in the Learning Content section of MyLO.  In addition to these readings on MyLO, you are also expected to be familiar with the key academic journals in the discipline from which useful insights may be derived. In particular, you are encouraged to review regularly the relevant papers that are published in: Australian Journal of Primary Health British Medical Journal BMJ Quality and Safety BMC Health Services Research Health Systems and Reform Health Affairs Health Policy International Journal of Care Coordination international Journal of Integrated Care International Journal of Healthcare Quality Assurance Journal of Health Organization and Management  Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes Journal of Health Services Research & Policy The New Zealand Medical Journal Please also review regularly the relevant reports that are published the following websites:  International integrated care The King’s fund at https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/ International foundation of integrated care at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/ WHO integrated care at https://www.who.int/servicedeliverysafety/areas/people-centred-care/en/ and http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/Health-systems/health-services-delivery/publications/2016/integrated-care-models-an-overview-2016 NHS England integrated care systems at https://www.england.nhs.uk/integratedcare/integrated-care-systems/ Integrated care in Australia https://ahha.asn.au/tags/integrated-care https://www.racp.edu.au/advocacy/policy-and-advocacy-priorities/integrated-care https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/integratedcare/pages/default.aspx https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/primary-and-community-health/primary-care/integrated-care

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