Overview
Who should do this specialisation?
The Primary Health Care specialisation is suitable for all those with an interest in primary health care including primary health care professionals, managers, project officers, planners and policy makers.
The Primary Health Care specialisation is designed for students who wish to specialise in primary health … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Compare the performance of primary health care services in different health systems and identify opportunities for change.
2.
Critically analyse primary health services according to their objectives, functions and organisation.
3.
Identify and examine the population and community needs which primary health care services address in different settings, and evaluate the extent to which this is achieved equitably for different groups in society.
4.
Critically evaluate the extent to which care is integrated, coordinated and shared between consumers and providers, and between providers involved in the various levels of health care and other human services.
5.
Explain the objectives, functions and organisation of primary health care services.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9046 - Public Health (Extension)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC.
Specialisation Defining Course6 Units of Credit:
Specialisation Related Electives
Project, Internship or Elective6 Units of Credit:
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