School Of Science And HealthHealth Politics, Policy and PlanningWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400966.2
Discipline: HEALTH PROMOTION
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400273 - Health Politics, Policy and Planning
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate. Students must also complete NSW Health Immunisations.
About this Unit
The Australian health care system is highly complex, consisting of inter-related sub-systems and is influenced by the broader socio-political environment. It is essential that health professionals understand and consider the economic, political and social context within which health policy and planning occur, so that strategies and policies are developed which are economically and politically viable, as well as socially acceptable and responsive to the actual needs of the community. This unit aims to develop an understanding of the policy making and planning processes within this broad context and to introduce the theory and skills related to such activities.