Course overview
Explore the policy environment and political landscapes that influence policy making in health, and the use of advocacy, evidence and policy instruments for improving population health.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain how organisational, legislative and regulatory structures and service delivery systems influence population health and wellbeing through policy.
- Describe the range of factors that influence health policy development and its implementation.
- Analyse the feasibility of a population level public health policy.
- Explain the principles of economic evaluation to public health programs, and Aboriginal programs, focusing on the allocation of resources relative to need.
- Evaluate population health activities with respect to ethical principles including maleficence, beneficence, equity and justice.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 1121
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 486
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