Field Methods for Health Management

Subject POPH90132 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

February, Parkville - 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

September, Parkville - 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 OR Partial Block (Sem 1) Block Only (Sem 2)

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Minimum of 26 hours
Total Time Commitment: In addition to the stated contact hours, students are expected to spend at least 2-3 hours of study for each hour of contact.
Prerequisites:

505-102 Epidemiology
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Contact

Dr Tony Stewart, Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health

OR

Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au

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.

Objectives: 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: Critical Evaluation – 1,000-1,500 words, due on last teaching day of the subject.
Assignment Plan – 350-450 words, due 2 weeks after last class
Program Plan – 2000-3000 words, due 4 weeks after last class
Prescribed 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: -
Links to further information: http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: This subject is a Group 1 elective in the Master of Public Health.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: International Health

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