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Primary Health Care: applied principles (POPH90131)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Overview
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The 1978 Alma Ata Declaration was a watershed moment in the development of health systems globally. It influenced the evolution of primary health care (PHC) and health practice, especially community and global health. This subject will cover the principles and approaches of community-based PHC with particular focus on the broader influence of PHC across health systems and achieving positive outcomes for all; specifically the most vulnerable and in-need. The core focus of the subject is on the principles of PHC as enshrined in the Alma Ata declaration and how they have been applied in practice with specific emphasis on the evidence for effectiveness and critical review of when, how and whether they should be applied.
Engaging with the history, principles, and key elements of PHC, students will examine the various roles of community health groups, and workers' approaches to disease control; the role of global agencies and local health systems; contemporary applications of the principles of PHC across low, middle, and high-income settings highlighting the need for equitable access; and the current demographic and epidemiological trends PHC is challenged to address.
Drawing on global case studies and experience presented by experts with extensive applied experience, 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-based approaches to achieving improved 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.
‘Primary Health Care: applied principles’ is a dual delivery block mode intensive subject. This means that the assessable material is delivered through self-directed online modules that students complete over a two-week period. The online modules offer flexibility in relation to the timing of when students complete them, or what hours of the day you may choose to study. However, allocated modules should be completed in time to allow effective participation in live interactive sessions that are linked with those modules. Live interactive sessions are held on six days across the two-week period, in which module material is discussed with fellow students and lecturers. Students may choose to attend these live sessions online or face to face. Students are expected to commit approximately 40 hours to learning each teaching week, comprised of learning modules, reading, discussion board activities, group work and live sessions. This two-week teaching period is followed by group work and independent learning towards three pieces of assessment to be completed over seven weeks.
This subject is a Melbourne located alternative to POPH90137 “Primary Health Care in Jamkhed, India”. Students may not take both subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically appraise and apply the core principles and elements of primary health care to the conception and operations of health programs with a focus on pathways to improved equity of access to services;
- Identify and appraise evidence for successful primary health care strategies across diverse settings that meet local health needs with particular focus on improving equitable access to health care, participation, multi-sectoral collaboration and integrated service delivery;
- Analyse the influence of cultural, social, political and financial factors in the planning, delivery and evaluation of primary health care approaches;
- Critically reflect upon the role of community knowledge, attitudes and practices in primary health care, and how these can be understood, 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: 31 January 2024
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 | November (Off Campus) |
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: 31 January 2024
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 week after the end of the teaching period | 10% |
Individual reflection due 2 weeks after the end of the teaching period.
| 2 weeks after the end of the teaching period | 20% |
Essay, due 7 weeks after the teaching period
| 7 weeks after the end of the teaching period | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: A 2-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: 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: 31 January 2024
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 24 July 2023 to 4 August 2023 Last self-enrol date 26 July 2023 Census date 4 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 August 2023 Assessment period ends 8 September 2023 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: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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 Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Global Health Major Development Major Environment and Public Health 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: 31 January 2024