Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop students' foundation knowledge of health and culture from a local, national and global perspective. Health definitions and perspectives; models of health and wellbeing; globalisation of health; determinants of health; health and social justice; health of individuals, communities and populations; World Health Organisation; healthcare systems; Australian health priorities; primary health care principles, health promotion and health education across the lifespan; epidemiology; culture of self; culture of others.
Course learning outcomes
- Explore how cultural identity may shape understanding of health and health care delivery.
- Discuss the determinants of health and their relationship to health outcomes.
- Discuss how primary health care principles impact on determinants of health.
- Discuss the health care needs and priorites for Australians, and the impact of these on the individual, family and community.
- Compare and contrast systems of healthcare nationally and internationally
- Explain concepts of population and public health and their application to health measurement.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course