Area: | Centre for International Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A formal program and learning contract will be developed and negotiated for each practicum offered. The purpose and objectives of the preparatory workshops and actual tour will be outlined in this program. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Be able to analyse health care activities in both hospital and community settings. Demonstrate knowledge of local biomedical, social and cultural issues in health and illness. Analyse the application of innovative, low cost and effective primary health care interventions. Apply theoretical frameworks to understanding government, non-government and community based health facilities and projects. Compare and contrast health activities in the participant's country of origin with health activities in the study tour location. Critically reflect on specific activities undertaken during the field experience. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Essential readings contained in the reader (comprehensive compilation of at least 25 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic references etc.). |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Draft of formal learning contract prior to departure 10%, Draft outline of reflective paper 10% and Final reflective paper (as outlined in the learning contract) on activities undertaken during the field experience 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61399 Public Health not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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