Primary Hlth Care in Develop. Countries
Subject 505-957 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Partial Block (Sem 1) or Block (Sem 2) Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Minimum of 26 hours: 7 x 2 hour sessions, plus two full days ( 7 hours – Saturdays) or a 5 day block and 80 hours of study, including study time, key readings and time for written assignments. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None, although students doing 505-963 Primary Health Care (Jamkhed, India) should not enrol in this subject. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Australian International Health Inst.| Subject Overview: | Note: This is a quota subject and places are extremely limited This subject will cover: the history, principles and practice of primary health care in developing countries; key elements, developmental context and practical application of project design; implementation and evaluation of primary health care projects. |
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| Assessment: | Open book, short answer examination (30%) and a 3,500-4,000-word essay (70%) |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | A book of readings will be provided |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Level: 500 |
| Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au |
| Notes: | This subject is a Group 1 elective in the Master of Public Health. Subject Coordinator: Dr Chris Morgan 9282 2110 |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Public Health Master of Social Health (Medical Anthropology) |
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