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- Law Enforcement and Public HealthPOPH90246
Offered:Winter TermYear:2019
Law Enforcement and Public Health explores the multidimensional relationships that exist between the public health and public security sectors (including law enforcement, military and criminal justice and non-state actors). The subject provides key examples of how the activities of the security s...
- Winter Term
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Teaching period 8 July 2019 to 12 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 July 2019 Census date 19 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2019 Assessment period ends 2 August 2019
- Research Project in Public Health - SPOPH90255
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
The Research Project is a capstone option within the Master of Public Health. Within the Research Project students will work in their chosen area of study with an appointed supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a literature review, develop research questions and undertake th...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 21 Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 21 Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Global Health and Human RightsPOPH90244
Offered:MayYear:2019
This interdisciplinary subject provides a grounding for students of public health on the normative content and interpretations of the right to health (and supporting rights). The subject explores the principles and practical applications of a rights-based framework for the health needs of diverse...
- May
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 30 contact hours over five days in intensive format. Teaching period 30 May 2019 to 7 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 31 May 2019 Census date 14 June 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 July 2019 Assessment period ends 19 July 2019
- Body of AgeingPOPH90257
Offered:Term 3Year:2019
This subject focuses on how the body and its systems are affected by ageing and explores the differences between the natural ageing process and physical changes that develop as a result of illness with older persons. Students will also examine the effects of the environment and lifestyle factors ...
- Term 3 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 30 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are given the opportunity to get used to the online platform, meet the instructors/tutors and become familiar with how to access resources before the teaching period starts. Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 15 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2019 Census date 9 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2019 Assessment period ends 22 September 2019
- Global Population AgeingPOPH90264
Offered:Term 2Year:2019
Population ageing is causing fundamental societal and economic change in many countries and regions throughout the world. Although the opportunities and challenges presented by ageing differ between countries and regions, a global perspective can inform the development of sound policy responses t...
- Term 2 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 30 hours Pre teaching start date 22 April 2019 Pre teaching requirements . Teaching period 29 April 2019 to 23 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 23 April 2019 Census date 17 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 June 2019 Assessment period ends 30 June 2019
- Economics of AgeingPOPH90258
Offered:Term 4Year:2019
The subject examines the influence of private and public/government decision-making on the economic well-being of older people. These decisions include private decisions to prepare for old-age and to live through old-age by saving and managing assets such as housing, superannuation, annuities and...
- Term 4 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Pre teaching start date 7 October 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are given the opportunity to get used to the online platform, meet the instructors/tutors and become familiar with how to access resources before the teaching period starts. Teaching period 14 October 2019 to 8 December 2019 Last self-enrol date 8 October 2019 Census date 1 November 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 November 2019 Assessment period ends 15 December 2019
- Epidemiology 3POPH90243
Offered:MarchYear:2019
This subject is a core subject within the Master of Epidemiology and the Master of Science (Epidemiology) and an elective within the Master of Public Health and Master of Environment. This subject includes advanced, practical and emerging methods in epidemiology and follows on from Epidemiology ...
- March
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Teaching period 28 March 2019 to 2 May 2019 Last self-enrol date 4 April 2019 Census date 12 April 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 May 2019 Assessment period ends 13 June 2019
- Sexual and Reproductive HealthPOPH90069
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
This subject provides an introduction to the fundamentals of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from a public health perspective. Globally minded but locally focused, this subject examines the burden of disease associated with SRH and critically analyses significant factors of influence on SRH ...
- Semester 2 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Genetics, Health, and SocietyPOPH20001
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
The Human Genome Project has defined the blueprint of human life. This has enabled not only greater clarity and understanding of the science of genetics but also an awakening of the personal meaning of heredity, with ethical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions. Because each human being has a uniq...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 36 hours: 12 weeks of two 1-hour lectures per week (24hrs) plus one 1-hour small group discussion or workshop per week (12hrs). Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Surgery, Society and ProfessionalismSURG90030
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
The aim of this subject is to locate the role of surgery in the broader community. The concept of professionalism is explored from a sociological perspective. Ways in which patients’ voices are heard will be considered. Contemporary challenges in professionalism will be identified together with ...
Not available in 2019
View details - Advanced Mental Health and AgeingPSYT90095
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject extends the knowledge and skills developed in the prerequisite Mental Health and Ageing course. Management of mental health in older persons is explored from a range of biomedical and social perspectives. Topics include optimising mental health during ageing, preventing and managing ...
Not available in 2019
View details - Evidence for PracticeNURS90009
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject focuses on the appraisal and use of research in clinical practice. Its purpose is to develop practitioners' confidence and skills in critical consumption of research and evaluation for use in the workplace. Topics covered include: overview of common research and evaluation methods an...
Not available in 2019
View details - Management of Low Vision PatientsOPTO90007
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
Topics covered within this subject include the epidemiology and geographic distribution of blindness; the roles and methods within the rehabilitative team for the support and rehabilitation of the visually disabled; the procedures for comprehensive assessment of rehabilitation of the visually dis...
Not available in 2019
View details - Vessels Nerves Lungs and MusculoskeletalMEDI90102
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
In the subject, the student will learn about ultrasound assessment of lung and musculoskeletal ultrasound and learn how to perform ultrasound guided vascular access and nerve blocks
Not available in 2019
View details - Research Thesis Capstone - Part 1MEDI90098
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
In this subject, each student will research, design and present a project proposal and undertake a substantial literature review that will form the basis of their research project. In doing so, students will put into practice the advanced theoretical knowledge they have learnt during other taught...
Not available in 2019
View details - Community Mental HealthNURS90013
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject provides theoretical foundations for best practice in community-based mental health nursing. The focus of the subject is on role and function of the psychiatric nurse in the delivery of recovery focused care and treatment in a range of community settings. The subject emphasises the d...
Not available in 2019
View details - Health Communication Skills 2PAED90016
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject will not be offered until 2018. Exploration of the impact of grief, ethics and decision making with specific reference to prenatal genetic counselling. Issues of disability in the community with reference to one model of practice will be explored. The ompace of ethics, grief, los...
Not available in 2019
View details - Infant Observation and Assessment SkillsPSYT90081
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject will introduce students to the skills of observation of infant and toddler behaviour and communication and family interactions. The method of infant observation as developed by Esther Bick, and the application of the Bick Method of infant observation in mental health and psychotherap...
Not available in 2019
View details - Exercise for WomenPHTY90004
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject comprises 4 modules. Exercise for the childbearing year comprises the study of the physiology of pregnancy, the impact of vigorous activity on maternal and foetal physiology, post-natal recovery including pelvic floor rehabilitation, exercise prescription, delivery and the evaluatio...
Not available in 2019
View details - Supportive Care and Palliative CareMEDI90085
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
With the rapidly increasing volume of patients with a diagnosis of cancer there are an increasing number of patients having to deal with the consequences of cancer. This subject will provide an evidenced-based, best practice approach to both palliative care and survivorship care. It will address ...
Not available in 2019
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