LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
PHE2LCI
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students examine chronic conditions with emphasis on issues pertaining to management of these conditions at a community level. There will be a concentration on theories and constructs relevant to healthy self-management and effective social support for those living with chronic conditions. The content of the subject includes presentation of the World Health Organization's classification systems relevant to disability (ICIDH - The International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps , ICF - International Classification of Functioning ) and illustration of the application of this framework to chronic illness conditions across the life-span.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMelissa Buultjens
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPSY1EFP OR PHE1IDH
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
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
Graduate Capabilities
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJo Spong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 39 - 40
Two 1.00 h seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminars in Week 9 and 10
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Ten 2.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 15-min presentation (750-words equivalent) Workload is of a complex nature in contrast to the teacher-guided workshop activities. The 15-minute presentation of a 30-minute interview involves adhering to LTU ethics board procedures, to conduct an interview and later analyse and present these findings to peers. | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1500-word group report (350-words equivalent, per student). The group presentation involves students visiting a Victorian-based mental health service / program and analysing its capacity to support individuals with a mental health condition; on top of researching the evidence about their chosen topic. There will be six students in each group. | N/A | Group | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Workshop activities (1,250-words equivalent) Practical - 250 words Debate - 500 words Associated workshop/seminar activities - 500 words Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelissa Buultjens
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 39 - 40
Two 1.00 h seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminars in Week 9 and 10
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Ten 2.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 15-min presentation (750-words equivalent) Workload is of a complex nature in contrast to the teacher-guided workshop activities. The 15-minute presentation of a 30-minute interview involves adhering to LTU ethics board procedures, to conduct an interview and later analyse and present these findings to peers. | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1500-word group report (350-words equivalent, per student). The group presentation involves students visiting a Victorian-based mental health service / program and analysing its capacity to support individuals with a mental health condition; on top of researching the evidence about their chosen topic. There will be six students in each group. | N/A | Group | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Workshop activities (1,250-words equivalent) Practical - 250 words Debate - 500 words Associated workshop/seminar activities - 500 words Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |