Course overview
Chronic conditions are becoming increasingly more prevalent. Chronic diseases contribute heavily to poor health and well-being and are a major source of health costs for government and individuals. They are recognised as the major cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. In this course, students will integrate core strands of theory knowledge and practice with contemporary health needs of individuals, groups, communities and populations. Student will explore knowledge and skills in health promotion, prevention, treatment and self-management of chronic conditions in both a group and individual context to develop expertise in working with individuals to promote self-management skills with a focus on optimising wellness. Students will critique models of health, theories of health behaviour and apply innovative problem-solving skills to health-related scenarios covering a range of chronic conditions. Inter-professional, person-centred, evidence-based and critical reflection approaches will be adopted.
Course learning outcomes
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for care, considering the person, family, community and the role of contextual factors that shape healthcare for clients with chronic conditions.
- Develop and evaluate culturally sensitive and effective health programs that draw on the principles of inclusion, equity and accessibility for clients with chronic conditions including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Evaluate and respond to intrinsic and extrinsic barriers and enablers of health for clients with chronic conditions.
- Evaluate and identify the essential skills to ethically and responsibly manage change and health care projects.
- Develop ethical health leadership behaviours that will promote sustainable and contemporary healthcare practice.