Code
HLPR6006
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
The new public health demands that individuals not be treated in isolation from the larger social context in which they live, work and play. This unit seeks to extend your understanding of the ways in which we can promote health through the development of healthy public policy and supportive environments. To do this effectively we need to understand the power structures and decision making contexts which shape the health of our society and those that we may need to influence to improve health status. In this unit you will explore systems, policies and political ideologies which impact on health and opportunities to work collaboratively across sectors to reduce health inequities. You will also critically assess corporate influences on health and examine the role of civil society and advocacy in public health. This unit involves both a theoretical and practical understanding of the social determinants of health and contemporary political issues.
Workshop
3 hrs Weekly
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 critique public policy using the foundational concepts of health promotion
- 2 develop persuasive arguments to influence legislation and public opinion
- 3 demonstrate knowledge of and facility with advocacy strategies and techniques that reflect health promotion principles
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 apply knowledge in key areas of nutrition; integrate research principles into practice and extend knowledge of food and nutrition issues
- 2 critically review literature and reflect on issues to generate innovative solutions for issues arising in human nutrition
- 3 appraise a range of data for assessing health status of individuals, groups and populations to inform future outcomes
- 4 collaborate with clients, carers and health care teams; document appropriately to the discipline
- 5 critique and apply appropriate technologies used in food and nutrition programs
- 9 establish and maintain ethical and professional practices in the workplace; develop collaborative relationships and networks to advocate for individuals, groups and the profession; demonstrate professional leadership and practices to promote nutrition.
Assessment Breakdown