Unit Outline

You will be introduced to primary health care philosophy and practices, with emphasis on working with individuals, groups and communities to promote and maintain optimum health. Health promotion principles, practices and contemporary research are introduced. Health and health care are contextualised through an introduction to the Australian health care system with a comparison to global health care systems. You will compare the social and biomedical models of health and explore population health and the role of epidemiology for informed decision making through discussion of the national health priorities. Health equity and the influence of social determinants of health are examined, with attention to vulnerable populations and culturally safe practice.

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	Evaluate differences between the biomedical and social models of health with a primary health care lens.
2	Examine population health and the role of epidemiology through a discussion of the national health priorities.
3	Analyse the relationship between health equity and the social determinants of health.
4	Apply health promotion concepts across a range of health care settings.
5	Communicate relevant information using appropriate academic writing skills and conventions.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

As a result of student feedback, a PowerPoint template for Assessment Task 3 has been introduced to support student presenations.

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:	Interview Analysis	Week 3	20 %	LO1, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Case Study	Week 7	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Health Promotion Plan Presentation	Week 11	35 %	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Interview Analysis

Task Description:

You will be provided with two client interviews that relate to the client’s experience of primary health care within the Australian health care system.

Task Length:

700 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate the biomedical and social models of health within the context of an Australian health care system.	LO1
2	Analysis of the client experience as a consequence of the model of health through a primary health care lens.	LO1
3	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

Assessment Task 2: Case Study

Task Description:

Using the case study provided evaluate the client scenario by examining the relevant social determinants of health and their influence on the client.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Review the relevant social determinants of health.	LO2
2	Examine potential enablers or barriers to health equity.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Apply appropriate health promotion strategies that could be used to address one of the social determinants identified.	LO1, LO4
4	Adhere to academic writing principles.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Health Promotion Plan Presentation

Task Description:

You will work in groups of two (2) or three (3) using a template to develop and then present a health promotion plan during the final intensive workshop.

Due Date: Week 11 - written individual component; group presentation in scheduled workshop in Intensive 4.

Task Length:

Plan (equivalent to 1000 words) and presentation to the class (maximum of 7-10 minutes).

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Epidemiological data is used to explain why the health issue/concern identified is a national health priority. (Group mark)	LO2
2	Factors that contribute to the health issue/concern identified are analysed, with consideration of relevant social determinants, to develop a health promotion plan in response that will improve health equity (Group mark).	LO3, LO4
3	A detailed summary of a proposed health promotion intervention activity is described, including details of how this activity will be evaluated (Group mark).	LO3, LO4
4	Presentation is logical, clear and succinct. Evidence of teamwork is apparent ( Group mark).	LO5
5	Individual contribution detailed, using appropriate academic writing skills, on one section of the templated health promotion plan (Individual mark).	LO3, LO4, LO5

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.