phe5pol health policy development and implementation
HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
PHE5POL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this introductory subject is on the theory and practice of health policy, including health system policy, healthcare policy and public health policy. Students will develop skills to participate competently in the design and critical analysis of policy at a level appropriate to a health policy advisor. The process of policy will be conceptualised in terms of development, advocacy, implementation and evaluation. Key themes are: What is policy? H ow and when is policy formulated? Who is involved in policy and why? How is policy implemented and monitored? How is policy reviewed, evaluated and improved? Various theories and frameworks that seek to explain the policy making process will be introduced and critiqued. Institutional systems and structures that influence health policy making will be examined. Particular attention will be given to explore the contemporary policy environment and political landscape that influence policy making, and the use of advocacy, evidence and policy instruments for implementing policy. The roles of interest groups in policy process will be explored. Case studies will be used to illustrate key policy issues.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsOffered subject to sufficient enrolments.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Policy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorColebatch H.
Year2009
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PublisherOPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Understanding the Australian health care system
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWillis, E., Reynolds, L., and Keleher, H.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherELSEVIER
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Health care and public policy: An Australian analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPalmer, G., and Short, S.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMACMILLAN
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Public health practice in Australia: The organised effort
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLin, V., Smith J. and Fawkes, S.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherALLEN AND UNWIN
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Making health policy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBuse, K., Mays, N. and Walt G.
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Major policy analysis or retrospective evaluation (3,000 words excluding references)Prospective policy analysis or retrospective policy evaluation | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Group policy project (total word equivalent per student 1,000-words)Group Policy Project - group policy analysis with joint written submission (1,000-words) and group oral presentation (up to 15 minutes) (total word equivalent per student 1,000 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Ministerial briefing (1,000 words excluding references) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Major policy analysis or retrospective evaluation (3,000 words excluding references)Prospective policy analysis or retrospective policy evaluation | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Group policy project (total word equivalent per student 1,000-words)Group Policy Project - group policy analysis with joint written submission (1,000-words) and group oral presentation (up to 15 minutes) (total word equivalent per student 1,000 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Ministerial briefing (1,000 words excluding references) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |