Online Courses Handbook 2003

300391 v.2 Women's Health Stream (PG Dip Hlth Scs)

Introduction
This stream increases an understanding of the social, political, economic and cultural factors affecting womens health and how they differ from those affecting men's health, informs policy and planning professionals about related issues, enhances analytical skills and provides a framework for professional practice. This is a multidisciplinary stream and is open to health professionals.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

13154 v.2 Health Care Systems 681 3.0 25.0

13156 v.2 Gender Issues in Health 681 3.0 25.0

13566 v.2 Introduction to Women and Health 681 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12112 v.2 Clinical Research Methods 584 4.0 25.0

OR

4712 v.3 Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 4.0 25.0

OR

6103 v.7 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0

12646 v.3 Women's Health Issues 583 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

4599 v.5 Elderly in Society 501 3.0 25.0

5941 v.6 Addiction Studies 501 4.0 25.0

5949 v.6 Sexology 651 4.0 25.0

6238 v.8 Health Project 590 3.0 25.0

11098 v.2 Health Services Law and Ethics 584 3.0 25.0

13157 v.2 Health Promotion Planning 681 4.0 25.0

13162 v.2 Public Health Nutrition 681 3.0 25.0

13173 v.2 Principles of Health Behaviour 685 4.0 25.0

13626 v.2 Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 3.0 25.0