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MEDI6802

Contemporary Issues in Chronic Disease Management

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool Semester 2

This course is designed for students from all health disciplines to advance their understanding of contemporary issues in chronic disease management. Students will explore contemporary and integrated disease models of care, including patient-professional partnership, collaborative care and self- management education. Principles of prevention and screening for common diseases in primary health care with emphasis on cultural awareness and safety will be applied and supported through identification and discussion of the rapidly emerging electronic and mobile support technologies.

Objectives At successful completion of this course students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of
1. Integrated disease models of care and primary care partnerships
2. Contemporary models of chronic disease management including patient-professional partnership, collaborative care and self-management education
3. The principles of prevention and screening for common diseases in primary health care including risk factor management and primary health issues
4. Interventions at individual level for common primary health issues such as smoking, diet, alcohol and physical activity
5. The centrality of family, country and kinship ties for Indigenous Australians and cultural influence on health behaviour
6. Sound knowledge of strategies for creating coordinated models of planned care based on evidence of best practice and care pathways for selected chronic diseases
7. The clinical application of emerging E and M technologies in primary health care.
Content This course consists of four study modules:
Module 1. Integrated Disease Models of Care and Primary Care Partnerships
Module 2. Consumer as Partners in Chronic Disease
Module 3. Primary and Secondary Health Promotion
Module 4. Emerging E-and M Health Technologies in Primary Care
Replacing Course(s) na
Transition na
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Completion of undergraduate studies within a health related discipline.
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Teaching Methods Case Study
Email Discussion Group
Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Case Scenario/PBL exercises Group/wiki participation and contribution
Projects
Case Scenario/PBL
Projects
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for MEDI6802