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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on legal concepts and their application to the delivery of health care. Common law and Statutes relevant to health care form key elements of the unit as a means of illustrating issues. The application of legal concepts to issues in the field of health care management is emphasised. Current ethical debates in health care are discussed with a view to highlighting the dilemmas and challenges that continue to emerge in these sectors.
Unit was previously coded HST5501
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, case studies, small group discussions, reflective exercises and E-learning activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Essay | 60% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Essay | 60% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Students will be introduced to the Australian legal system and will learn how to interpret and apply State and National public health legislation, such as the Public Health Act 2016. Students will have the opportunity to explore legal and ethical concepts and their application to public health practice. Contemporary issues such as tobacco control, obesity prevention, environmental health, gambling, alcohol and vaccinations will be examined. Students will evaluate past public health challenges and identify emerging public health issues, with particular focus on balancing individual rights and responsibilities with population health goals. Students learn how to advocate for public health policy change and gain insights into current ethical debates in public health. Issues around working in public health such as bribery, corruption and rights and responsibilities will be explored. The skills and knowledge gained by undertaking this unit will be transferable globally, with international examples of public health legislation and advocacy strategies being provided within the content.
Unit was previously coded HST5501
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Students will work collaboratively to discuss past and present challenges in developing public health policy. They review advocacy tools and guidelines and gain skills in advocating for changes to public health policy. Students develop critical analysis skills through examination of public health cases and gain experience with reviewing and interpreting legislation at State, National and global levels.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Public Health Legislation | 40% |
| Assignment | Advocating for Public Health Policy Change | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Public Health Legislation | 40% |
| Assignment | Advocating for Public Health Policy Change | 60% |
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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