At the conclusion of the semester the student will be able to:

1. Describe different models of health care in terms of their defining characteristics and the structural, policy and procedural factors that may be barriers or facilitators to best practice care
2. Identify factors for patients and practitioners which may be barriers or facilitators to best practice care, such as attitudes, training, peer support and feedback
3. Demonstrate an understanding of current initiatives within the health care system to improve best practice care.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of key elements of effective communication in health care and the dynamics of patient-practitioner relationships, and strategies to monitor and improve adherence with treatment
5. Design, implement and evaluate intervention programs for health professionals (and health care organisations) to increase the likelihood of best practice care provision.
6. Employ best practice communication and adherence-aiding strategies within their own professional practice

1. Evidence-based practice
2. Hospitalisation
3. Compliance with medical regimens
4. Patent practitioner interaction
5. Self management of illness
6. Improving obesity management
7. Health Screening
8. Culturally competent healthcare
9. Health reforms

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It is assumed that students will have completed a four-year program in Psychology that has been accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.

Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning

Email Discussion Group
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Self Directed Learning

Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Forums: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term