Promoting Health and Wellbeing unit (ZAC104)

Introduction

In this unit, you will be introduced to the principles of primary health care, preventative health, health promotion, and community development and how they inform the design and delivery of health and wellbeing supports. You will develop an understanding of needs assessment, planning, and program design, along with the methods, frameworks, tools, and domains of action that can be used to engage with, advocate for, and promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities. Skills in research, communication, planning, and evaluation will be developed to support your ability to co-design, interpret, and deliver evidence-based plans for promoting health and wellbeing, and for mitigating any challenges or risks that may arise.

Summary

Unit name	Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Unit code	ZAC104
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Mr Nick Arnott
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Learning Outcomes

• Select and apply models, frameworks, tools and domains of action to promote health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and communities.
• Source, evaluate, and use data and evidence to inform service planning and/or delivery.
• Design plans, programs and resources for positive health and wellbeing outcomes using principles of primary health care, preventative health, health promotion, and community development.

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
			not applicable

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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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 2-hour online tutorials and 1 x 3-hour online workshop per semester; plus independent and self-directed learning and study, including online learning materials and activities, online discussion boards, reflections, 'record of learning' activities, and assessment tasks.
Assessment	AT1: Health Promotion Activities (20%)|AT3: Community Health and Wellbeing Needs Assessment & Proposal (35%)|AT2: Health and Wellbeing Plans (45%)
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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