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School of Public HealthPart II Specialist Streams - Master of Public HealthThere are six specialty streams in the La Trobe Part II (plus one general stream):
Students should take at least three core subjects from within the stream in which they are registered and up to three further electives. Students may also negotiate a general stream. Health PolicyThe health policy stream provides a program of study that will help students understand policy processes, approaches to developing and evaluating policy, and to explore policy in particular areas relating to health. This program will assist students to understand the changing context of policy making, to analyse existing policy and to participate in policy making and policy advocacy in their fields. This stream is relevant to anyone who sees the need for system level change, whether they are working in clinical settings, management, government, or in professional or non-government organisations.
Health Services ManagementThe management stream has a practical and applied management practice focus. Students develop the skills needed to manage and coordinate health programs and services. This stream aims to support student learning in the design, implementation and evaluation of management practice and systems, that can be practically applied to the workplace. The course also aims to meet the needs of public health practitioners who have assumed or are likely to assume responsibility for coordination or management of programs and services. The graduates of this program will have improved their health management knowledge and skills (theoretical and practical) in a structured and collaborative educational process.
Health Promotion and Social SciencesThe Health Promotion and Social Sciences stream is designed for health professionals wishing to develop skills and understanding of health promotion and health social science in health service and local government settings. The subjects will assist health professionals to integrate health promotion into their professional practice. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in health promotion planning and program delivery, evaluation, needs assessment and inter-organisational work with partners. In the social science aspect, students may also explore the aspects of human sexuality, the social practices surrounding death and the sociology of health and illness.
Workplace Health and RehabilitationThe workplace health and rehabilitation stream is designed for practitioners wishing to develop their understanding of the fields of occupational health and safety, occupational rehabilitation and acquire some of the skills needed for advanced practice in this area. Students will look at rehabilitation theory and policy along with professional functioning, including case management practices. Students are also introduced to the areas of occupational health and safety principles and legislation, ergonomics in OHS and the screening and monitoring in OHS. The rehabilitation subjects aim to develop within the participants, an approach to rehabilitation service delivery which is focused on client involvement, coordination of services and the maintenance of individuals in the community (including within the workforce). The content reflects recent developments in rehabilitation both at the Commonwealth and State level including occupational and community-based rehabilitation systems.
International Health PolicyThe International Health Policy Stream is designed for practitioners wishing to develop the practical skills and background knowledge needed to understand, develop, critique and change the structures and drivers of international health policy. Students will learn about the institutions and dynamics which shape international health policy and which thereby contribute to health system development and the conditions for population health at the national level. Students may take up to two international health subjects from other universities.
Healthy AgeingThe Healthy Ageing stream is designed for practitioners wishing to develop their understanding of ageing and older people and acquire practice and policy skills in promoting health and wellbeing in older people. The stream considers issues for the healthy and independent aged as well as examining the clinical problems of ageing and the assessment and management of these problems. The subjects are multidisciplinary in their approach and integrates biological, psychological and social perspectives with clinical applications. Students will also learn about the developments in health policy, community care and residential care, including management and service delivery conducive to quality of care.
General streamSome students may wish to select from subjects offered across several streams. Such programs will need to be negotiated with the course coordinator. It is also possible to select up to two subjects from another university in the Consortium. Content Approved by: Course Coordinator
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