Australian Health and Social Care Systems and Policy

Unit code: HHB1204 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to the Australian healthcare system and policies. It explores the public versus private health sectors and the role of the different levels of government in healthcare delivery. It demonstrates how Australian healthcare systems compare with other regional and global health systems. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the diversity of the health workforce, health management and health decision making in Australia. Students are introduced to some key international health policies that inform local health policies. It introduces health policy development process and role of stakeholders in policy.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the policy development processes in relation to the Australian health policy;
  2. Examine how the Australian healthcare system functions;
  3. Investigate the Australian health workforce and the roles and responsibilities of the different stake holders;
  4. Discuss how Australia’s health policies align with regional and other global health policies.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 30%
Three Quizzes (15 minutes each)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 40%
Assignment (equivalent 1,500 words submitted in two stages)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Group poster pitch (20 minutes per group)

Required reading

The Australian health care system
Duckett, S., & Willcox, S. (2015)| South Melbourne, Vic: Oxford University Press

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Health Science
HBHL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science
HUHS | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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