In this subject, you are provided with an integrated overview of the ways in which different theories and disciplinary perspectives have informed public health principles and practices. You are provided with the foundations for a contextual understanding of the specific methods of public health research, policy development and program planning … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you are provided with an integrated overview of the ways in which different theories and disciplinary perspectives have informed public health principles and practices. You are provided with the foundations for a contextual understanding of the specific methods of public health research, policy development and program planning and implementation. This subject draws linkages between areas that may at first sight appear quite disparate. You are provided with an overview of public health as an organised global and local effort to promote and protect the health of the public. Links are drawn between the past and present to provide the foundations for a contextual understanding of the specific methods of public health practice and policy development. You are encouraged to position yourself within public health debates. This subject is taught bilingually for China health program students only.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - Subject Guides
Title:Subject Guides
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:School of Psychology & Public Health
Publisher:LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Recommended - Book - Public Health Practice in
Title:Public Health Practice in
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:LIN V, SMITH J, Fawkes S
Publisher:ALLEN & UNWIN
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Mastery of theoretical knowledge in relation to changing concepts and approaches to public health and community health
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Critically assess institutional arrangements and tools for public health and primary health care
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Reflect critically on public health practices in China, and apply contemporary international health promotion practices
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Master advanced skills in the design of comprehensive community health services based on local health needs
