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Overview

This course is offered in two modes: either face to face and fully online. Primary health care (PHC) is recognised as a critical component of any health system, with the potential to improve efficiency and effectiveness. PHC is also the focus of major reform in Australia and overseas. The Principles … For more content click the Read More button below.

This course is offered in two modes: either face to face and fully online.

Primary health care (PHC) is recognised as a critical component of any health system, with the potential to improve efficiency and effectiveness. PHC is also the focus of major reform in Australia and overseas. The Principles and Practice of Primary Health Care course provides an introduction to the principles of PHC and their application in the delivery of health care in the community. This course provides a framework for approaching the subject, and a number of service settings are outlined including general practice, community health services, and rural health services. The integration between primary health care and specialised and hospital care is also examined. Participants learn practical skills in appraising the design and delivery of PHC0 services and identifying opportunities for change.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Enrolment in 3831 Science (Medicine) Honours

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fully online - Intensive

Multimodal -

In-person - Intensive

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$6420
International Students	$6420

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Term 2

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

061399 Public Health not elsewhere classified

Principles and Practice of Primary Health Care

PHCM9615

6 Units of Credit