PUBH6305
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will cover health systems and policy to equip students with a conceptual understanding and a set of tools to address major public health challenges from a health systems and health policy perspective. The unit will provide an understanding of health systems including specific topics such a health workforce, financing, service delivery, information systems and health policy, and how these impact health interventions and health status in countries. A case study approach will then provide students with concrete examples of health systems and policy challenges.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe and critically examine the components of Health Systems.
2. Identify and critique key issues in various components of Health Systems in countries.
3. Critically describe and understand how Health Policy is developed, implemented, and evaluated in varying settings.
4. Bring evidence-based solutions and current world's best practice to strengthen Health Systems.
Content
The course has 9 Modules, and will have both internal and external delivery modes.
The content of the Modules will include the following:
- Overview and introduction to health systems and policy
- Paradigms of health service provision
- Governance within health systems
- Human resources for health
- Financing of health systems
- Donor assistance in health systems and policy
- Medical products and technologies
- Health information systems
- Health policy
Assumed knowledge
Students will have a qualification or experience in a health related field and will have an understanding of the basic principles of public health.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Online Learning Activity: Online Discussion
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Lecture Location: Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Level 4, Moss Meeting Room
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students will have two hours a week online lecture.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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