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Environmental health is a sub-discipline of public health that focuses on environmental dimensions of health. There is a growing demand for technicians who have the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to be employed in support roles to the environmental health directorates of state and local government organizations. The course prepares students to make a positive contribution to the health of communities. Students graduate with the ability to think critically about prevention and control of communicable and environmental disease and a range of other environmental health issues, to work independently and as part of a team, and plan and coordinate environmental health projects. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to gain 8 units advanced standing to the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree.
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Students undertake a professional placement unit which comprises a 140 hour placement in an environmental health department.
Students will be required to sign contracts and ensure duty of care and insurance issues are covered.
140 hours to be conducted in a workplace.
Enrol in existing unit HST2116
HST2116 Environmental Health Professional Practice forms part of the professionally-accredited degree in Environmental Health and details, skills and competencies need to be covered.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
On-campus students: HST2114 and HST2184 are only available to study online. Online students: Students will be required to attend a 140 hours of practicum with Local Government Authorities, and State Government Agencies.
Prof Jacques de Villiers OOSTHUIZEN
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST1111 | Population Health | 15 |
| HST2114 | Environmental Health Law and Compliance | 15 |
| SCI1193 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 15 |
| HST1152 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST2116 | Environmental Health Professional Practice | 15 |
| HST1109 | Epidemiology | 15 |
| HST2184 | Communicable Disease Control | 15 |
| HST2220 | Health Promotion Planning and Administration | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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