SERVICE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT
PHE5SCC
2015
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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Gregory Murphy
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Offered subject to sufficient enrolment.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Case management: policy, practice and professional business | Recommended | Gurdansky, D et al 2003 | ALLEN & 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
Distance Education, 2015, Semester 1, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gregory Murphy
Class requirements
WorkShop
Two 3.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via blended.
"Distance Education with optional workshops."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000-word assignment | 40 | 05, 07 | |
| 2,000-word written assignment | 40 | 02, 01, 03 | |
| Online activities equivalent to 800 words | 20 | 06, 04 |