Course overview
The aim of this course is to articulate concepts of health and health systems. In this course, you will be introduced to health concepts, the role of health services, and the broader health systems. You will focus on the how the health system is structured and functions to promote and improve the health of individuals and society. By examining real-world case studies, you will develop an understanding of individual and population perspectives of health. This course prepares you with the foundational knowledge needed to become an effective health professional.
- Population Health
- Health Care Systems
- Prevention In Society
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss the relevance of different conceptual definitions of health and wellbeing for health policy and the health service system
- Demonstrate understanding of interactions and structures that influence health of individuals and society
- Demonstrate understanding of foundational measures of health and wellbeing to describe health issues
- Describe how the Australian health care system is structured, governed and funded
- Demonstrate understanding of the composition of the health workforce and how health services are delivered
- Demonstrate understanding of the role of health care systems in determining and improving health of populations
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30089
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 22788
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 22787
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 34
Class number 22786
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 27906
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 36
Class number 27907
Section WS06
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 30088
Section WS07
Size 40
Available 36
Class number 30087
Section WS08
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 30086
Section WS09
Size 40
Available 34
Class number 30085
Section WS10
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 30084
Section WS11
Size 40
Available 39
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