Unit Outline

The purpose of this unit is to provide you with an introduction to the issue of violence in society and how it can relate to you in your healthcare agency. Violence will be examined within international, national and local contexts, exploring the social and cultural components which are inextricably linked to the development of violent behaviour. This unit will help you clarify your own response to violence and to develop your understanding of violence prevention in healthcare. The unit is based on guided learning modules, essential and recommended readings and web-based resources.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Critically examine the foundations of violence.
2.	Critique the impact of violence on societal and individual health.
3.	Explore the role of policy in preventing and addressing violence.
4.	Synthesise knowledge of violence by devising a personal approach to violence and health.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Regular monitoring and review have been undertaken.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Online Discussion	Week 4	15 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Media report	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Case Study	Week 13	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Discussion

Task Description:

This assessment item requires you to examine an incident of violence.

Task Length:

300 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe and classify an incident of violence.	LO1, LO3
2	Engage with evidence-informed resources to contribute to peer learning.	LO1
3	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Media report

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to critically examine a report of violence, including associated factors and health impacts.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe a type of violence identified from a media report.	LO1
2	Critically examine factors associated with the chosen type of violence.	LO1
3	Provide a critical analysis of the health impacts of the chosen type of violence, incorporating data and research evidence.	LO2
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Case Study

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to critically examine violence related policy and strategies to prevent and address violence in the context of a case study.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the violence depicted in the case study.	LO1
2	Critically examine current policy relevant to the violence.	LO3
3	Critique evidence-informed strategies to prevent or address violence.	LO2
4	Critically reflect on the role of the individual in violence related policy implementation and adherence within the practice context.	LO3, LO4
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.