Field Methods for Health Management

Subject 505-958 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Block (Sem 1) / Partial Block (Sem 2)

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Minimum of 26 hours: 6 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: 505-102 Epidemiology
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

Coordinator

Australian International Health Inst.
Subject Overview:

This subject will cover: rapid appraisal of community health needs; population surveys; survey sampling methods; program monitoring; using health data for decision making; participatory evaluation of health programs; and applied health research. At the end of this course, students will have the skills necessary for designing a baseline survey and qualitative assessment of a community-based primary care program. On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a familiarity with the basic elements of health program design, implementation and evaluation;
  • identify appropriate strategies for gathering and analysing information which can then be applied to the design of health programs at all Levels;
  • use health data for appropriate decision making, including cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit measurements; and
  • develop appropriate health program management tools, including situational analysis, population surveys, behavioural studies, health information systems, operations research and participatory evaluation.
Assessment: One major assignment (two components) of 5,000-6,000 words (100%)
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: Subject 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 Tony Stewart 9282 2199

Related Course(s): Master of Public Health

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