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Primary Health Care and Global Health (POPH90131)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
July
daniel.strachan@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
Availability | July - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The 1978 Alma Ata Declaration was a watershed moment in the development of health systems globally, influencing the evolution of primary health care (PHC) and global development practice to the present day. This subject will cover the principles and practice of community-based PHC with particular focus on resource-poor settings, whilst also considering the broader influence of PHC across health systems. Engaging with the history, principles and key elements of PHC, students will examine the various roles of community health groups and workers; PHC approaches to disease control; trends in global development for health; the role of global agencies and local health systems; and the current demographic and epidemiological trends affecting PHC. Drawing on global case studies and experience presented by experts with extensive field experience across Africa, Asia and Oceania, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of individual and community participation in PHC, as well as integrated, multi-sectoral and equity approaches to health. Students will develop the skills and strategies to critically examine PHC approaches and program design, and the current health and health system trends influencing community-based PHC globally.
This subject is an Australia-based alternative to POPH90137 “Primary Health Care in Jamkhed, India”. Students may not take both subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
- Apply the core principles and elements of successful primary health care in resource-constrained settings to health program design;
- Develop systems-oriented strategies for improving primary health care while utilising and critically reflecting on multiple frameworks for understanding health systems in resource-constrained settings;
- Critically appraise the contributions and roles of community health workers in the delivery of primary health care within resource-constrained communities;
- Analyse the role of global aid and development agencies and donors in the planning, delivery and evaluation of primary health care services in resource-constrained settings;
- Critique options for resourcing primary health care, including the evidence for different financing models appropriate to resource-constrained settings;
- Critically reflect upon the role of community knowledge, attitudes and practices in primary health care, and how these can be assessed and incorporated into programs.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed skills in:
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Working with others and in teams
- Problem-solving
- Oral communication skills
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Written communication skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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POPH90137 | Primary Health Care, Jamkhed, India | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Pre-recorded group presentation 4-5 people assessed as a group. Due one week after the end of the teaching period.
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 10% |
Individual reflection due 2 weeks after the end of the teaching period.
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
Essay, due 7 weeks after the teaching period
| 7 Weeks after the end of teaching | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: A 2-4-minute video or audio post or a 200 word written post loaded to a discussion thread on the LMS. | Early in the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at the webinars is essential. We require students to attend at least 3 of the 4 webinars. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: After the group work presentations, group members will pose questions of other groups and respond to questions posed by other groups in response to their presentation. It is a hurdle requirement for students to both pose and respond to these questions in collaboration with their group work colleagues. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Daniel Strachan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours over two weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 6 August 2021 Last self-enrol date 28 July 2021 Census date 6 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 August 2021 Assessment period ends 10 September 2021 July contact information
daniel.strachan@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A book of readings will be provided.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Global Health Major Development Major Public Health Major Environment and Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022