PHE5SCC

SERVICE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT

PHE5SCC

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will develop: (i) an understanding of basic concepts that underpin care coordination in community settings; and (ii) the opportunity to examine current models of service coordination and case management as these have been applied to meet service needs of individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities in these settings.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorScott Ruddock

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolment.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCase management: policy, practice and professional businessRecommendedGurdansky, D et al 2003ALLEN & UNWIN, SYDNEY

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe the development of service coordination and case management approaches to the provision of care in terms of background, rationale and key influences

Activities:
Written assignment

02. Describe and critique the main objectives and processes of case management/ service coordination

Activities:
Written assignment

03. Compare, contrast and critique the different models of case management used by community based health and human service organisations

Activities:
Written assignment

04. Analyse examples of case management within the disability, rehabilitation and aged care sectors

Activities:
Written assignment Online activities

05. Interpret and apply the basic principles of effective assessment in service coordination and case management,

Activities:
Written assignment

06. Interpret and analyse common procedures and tools used for the assessment of individual with chronic

Activities:
Written assignment Online activities

07. Critically evaluate research into case management effectiveness

Activities:
Written assignment

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Online, 2018, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorScott Ruddock

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 13 - 18
Two 3.0 hours workshop per study period from week 13 to week 18 and delivered via blended.
"Online with optional workshops."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2,000-word assignment4005, 07
2,000-word written assignment4002, 01, 03
Online activities equivalent to 800 words2006, 04

Online, 2018, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorScott Ruddock

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 38 - 41
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 38 to week 41 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2,000-word assignment4005, 07
2,000-word written assignment4002, 01, 03
Online activities equivalent to 800 words2006, 04