Unit Outline
CXA229
Planning Public Health Interventions
Semester 2, 2024
Sandra Murray
School of Health Sciences
College of Health and Medicine
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Unit Coordinator
Sandra Murray
Email: Sandra.Murray@utas.edu.au
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
 
This unit provides students with the foundation competencies for public health intervention planning. It works students through a cyclical process of working with communities and populations to develop solutions via a process of assessing needs and priorities, building capacity and designing and planning evidence-based strategies for population-based interventions.
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.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, concepts, philosophy and purpose of public health intervention planning
2.
Describe various methods and frameworks applicable to the assessment and development of, public health action.
3.
Analyse public health problems and identify problem determinants as a basis for intervention planning.
4.
Design an intervention using logic modelling and knowledge of intervention options.
5.
Develop a plan for intervention implementation for public health action.
Requisites
REQUISITE TYPE
REQUISITES
Pre-requisite
CXA185 Community and Public Health Nutrition
Alterations as a result of student feedback
Unit Outline Sem 2 2024
 
 
Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
On Campus
Tutorial
No Description
2
StudyPeriod 12 times
Workshop
No Description
3
Study Period 1 time
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 
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:
Case Study
Week 5
30 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:
Report
Week 9
20 %
LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:
Assignment
Week 13
50 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment details
Assessment Task 1: Case Study
Task Description:
Conduct a situation analysis to understand a specific public health problem detailed within the framework of a case study. Further detail is available on MyLO.
Task Length:
1500 words
Due Date:
Week 5
Weight:
30 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Identify the necessary information required for a comprehensive understanding of the public health problem.
LO1
2
Analyse the situation to understand and articulate the broader socio-economic context in when the problem exists.
LO3
3
Identify intervention options based on the analysis.
LO1, LO2
4
Articulate a clear vision for addressing the identified public health problem.
LO1, LO2
 
Assessment Task 2: Report
Task Description:
Develop a logic model to clarify and graphically depict a public health nutrition intervention. Further detail is available on MyLO.
Task Length:
1000 words
Due Date:
Week 9
Weight:
20 %
 
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Develop a logic model that clearly illustrates the sequence of events or activities linking the need for the program to the desired outcomes.
LO1, LO3, LO5
2
Identify and analyse key stakeholders relevant to the public health issue, understanding their roles and influences on the program’s success.
LO5
3
Evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention through defined metrics and indicators in the logic model.
LO1, LO4
 
Assessment Task 3: Assignment
Task Description:
Develop an Intervention Plan for a public health nutrition issue. Further detail is available on MyLO.
Task Length:
2500 words
Due Date:
Week 13
Weight:
50 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Apply behaviour change theories to design a public health intervention that improves health outcomes for individuals, communities and populations.
LO1, LO2
2
Develop a public health intervention using established principles and planning skills to address community and public health nutrition priorities.
LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5
3
Engage communities by applying suitable frameworks and educational strategies to build individuals and group capacity.
LO1, LO2, LO3
4
Communicate professionally and effectively, in both verbal and in written formats.
LO5
 
 
 
How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
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.