HSC1400 · Healthcare systems

Overview

You will be provided with a structured introduction to the Australian healthcare system. You will gain a preliminary knowledge of the organization, current policies and policy debates, funding arrangements and emerging trends in healthcare practice. A feature of the unit is an inclusive approach to the understanding of health. This approach will consider aged care, disability, mental health, and alcohol and drug components in addition to established health services. Case studies will be used to consolidate the theoretical material. You will develop a reflective understanding of your own experience of health care, and be able to identify your assumptions regarding health and the practice of health care. Overarching themes will include an overview of the health system, specialist sectors and working in the health space.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the components and organisation of the Australian healthcare system.
2. Discriminate between polices which inform, and the arrangements which fund, the Australian healthcare system.
3. Distinguish between the current policy debates and service models relevant to the current Australian healthcare system.
4. Identify the inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary components of the Australian healthcare system.
5. Articulate a reflective understanding of their experience and assumptions with respect to health and the practice of care.

Workload

1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial, 3 hours of directed online student learning activities, plus 6 hours of self-directed study per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.