School Of Health SciencesHarm Minimisation and PreventionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401387.1
Discipline: PUBLIC HEALTH NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400286 - Injury Prevention
About this Unit
Injury and harm have been recognised as contributing factors to the Global and Australian Burden of Disease and Injury and have been identified as a National Health Priority in Australia. To effectively measure the impact of injury and harm, and develop prevention strategies, insight and understanding of the causes, risk factors, Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) must be taken into consideration. Evidence-based approaches to injury prevention and harm minimisation must be applied and effectively communicated to stakeholders of differing capacities and viewpoints. This unit utilises injury prevention and harm minimisation theory, case-based and project-based learning to challenge future public health leaders to develop effective injury prevention and harm minimisation strategies and also to communicate their message effectively, navigating the complexities of differing worldviews and stakeholder responsibilities.
Courses| 1865.2 | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4656.1 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.2 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.3 | Bachelor of Health Science | CURRENT |
| 4741.2 | Bachelor of Sport Development | CURRENT |
| 4763.2 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CONTINUING |
| 4763.3 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CURRENT |
| 4789.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) | CURRENT |
| 6000.1 | Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 6000.2 | Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science | CURRENT |
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