HEALTH DATA FOR DECISION MAKING
PHE5HDD
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students learn about the sources, interpretation and use of health-related data, including epidemiological surveillance databases and quantitative and qualitative clinical and research data. The collection, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological and health services data to inform decision-making in public health practice (including health management and policy formulation) is emphasised. Students will gain skills in critical appraisal and application of evidence-based approaches to protecting, promotion, maintaining, and restoring the health of the community.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHE4HDE or PHE5HDE and must not be enrolled in the following course codes HMPHC, HZPHID,HZHPHID, HZPHHA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Offered subject to sufficient enrolment
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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| Readings | subject manual | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |