Health Science

CNA126

2010  CNA126  Health Care Where People Live and Work

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CNA126 H,L,R,V Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Draws on the World Health Organization's Primary Health Care approach as outlined in the Alma Ata Declaration (1978) and also examines contemporary public health developments. The unit title Health Care Where People Live and Work is part of the WHO definition of Primary Health Care and is explored literally and broadly. Our own health experiences and behaviour provide the basis for developing our understanding of health and health care in our communities. The unit provides foundation public health concepts for integration into professional practice.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Food Diary, 20%, Sandshoe Survey (20%), Written assignment of not more than (1200 words), 60%.

TEACHING PATTERN:

Two hour lecture, One hour tutorial per week (13 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L,R,V
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L,R,V
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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