Society and Health 1A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Not more than 144 hours

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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

This subject comprises two modules:

Community Studies: An introduction to health sociology; the influences of socio-demographic, cultural and economic factors on health; accessibility, utilisation and quality of health and welfare services; and an examination of selected contemporary health issues.

Human Development, Behaviour and Learning: The physical and psychological growth of children and adults; theories of cognitive, psychological and psychosocial development; and the theoretical foundations to psychosocial problems.

On completion of this subject, students should:

(1) Comprehend:
a) the basic concepts of community and social structures and the implications for health;
b) the value of cultural sensitivity in the delivery of health care;
c) the relevance of psychology and human development to the broader field of health care, teaching and learning and dental practice;
d) the principles of management of relationships with patients and carers.

(2) Demonstrate:
a) the ability to plan and present written communications incorporating a respect for enquiry, scholarship and intellectual integrity;
b) basic skills in electronic retrieval, library searching, electronic mail, the use of LMS and accessing the Internet.

(3) Appreciate:
a) the range of differing healthcare needs of individuals and groups within the community and diversity of the methods needed to provide them.

Two written assignments, each of no more than 1500 words (50% each).

Hurdle requirenemts:

75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Clinical Sessions, Class Presentations and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions

Second Opinion: An introduction to Health Sociology by Germov Latest Edition

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:

• Observation and evaluation;
• Communication;
• Planning and presenting;
• Academic writing and referencing;
• Searching, retrieval and application of evidence;
• Skills in Information technology and use of academic databases ; and

Understand the social and cultural diversity in our community.