CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
PTY5CDM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will integrate core strands of theory knowledge and practice with contemporary health needs of individuals, groups, communities and populations. You will develop knowledge and skills in interventions and management plans for people with chronic conditions in both group and individual contexts as well as health leadership and change management skills. You will critique models of health, theories of health behaviour and apply innovative problem-solving skills to health-related scenarios covering a range of chronic conditions. Principles of ethical leadership, change management, social justice, cultural competence, interprofessional, person-centred, evidence-based practice and critical reflection approaches will be adopted during the exploration of topics.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Hanson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will engage in a range of activities including workshops, seminars online learning modules, lectures and written reports designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZPHPB, HZPHPP, HZHSPB, HMPYPB, HMPYP; and must have passed: PTY5ELG and PTY5MCP. OR Must be admitted into HZESPB and must have passed: EXS3AEB; OR be admitted into HMEPB.
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
Learning resources
National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAustralian Health Ministers' Advisory Council
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAustralian Government Canberra
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCasey Peiris
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 5 - 19
Eight 2.00 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Pre-recorded lectures & online other material (3 hrs per week)
LectureWeek: 5 - 25
Eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 5 week intensive blocks and will allocated into Block 1 (Week 5-9); Block 2 (Week 10-14); Block 3 (Week 14-19)
SeminarWeek: 5 - 19
Five 2.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 5 week intensive blocks and will allocated into Block 1 (Week 5-9); Block 2 (Week 10-14); Block 3 (Week 14-19)
WorkShopWeek: 5 - 19
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes Bundoora or Bendigo. Students complete 5 week intensive blocks and will allocated into Block 1 (Week 5-9); Block 2 (Week 10-14); Block 3 (Week 14-19)
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,500-word individual assignment. Individual written assignment. Students will evaluate an existing chronic disease program against best practice and principles of equity, access and inclusion and make recommendations. | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Team-led presentations addressing a health service need (1,000-word equivalent per student). Group-based assessment (equivalent of 6 minutes presentation per student). Students are presented with a scenario related to the management of clients with chronic conditions and complete two presentations relating to possible solutions. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Online multiple-choice exam (60mins 1,000-word equivalent). Students will be assessed on all aspects of client care in chronic disease management, including barriers faced by clients and underlying theory. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCasey Peiris
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 5 - 19
Eight 2.00 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Pre-recorded lectures & online other material (3 hrs per week)
LectureWeek: 5 - 25
Eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 5 week intensive blocks and will allocated into Block 1 (Week 5-9); Block 2 (Week 10-14); Block 3 (Week 14-19)
SeminarWeek: 5 - 19
Five 2.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 5 week intensive blocks and will allocated into Block 1 (Week 5-9); Block 2 (Week 10-14); Block 3 (Week 14-19)
WorkShopWeek: 5 - 19
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes Bundoora or Bendigo. Students complete 5 week intensive blocks and will allocated into Block 1 (Week 5-9); Block 2 (Week 10-14); Block 3 (Week 14-19)
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,500-word individual assignment. Individual written assignment. Students will evaluate an existing chronic disease program against best practice and principles of equity, access and inclusion and make recommendations. | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Team-led presentations addressing a health service need (1,000-word equivalent per student). Group-based assessment (equivalent of 6 minutes presentation per student). Students are presented with a scenario related to the management of clients with chronic conditions and complete two presentations relating to possible solutions. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Online multiple-choice exam (60mins 1,000-word equivalent). Students will be assessed on all aspects of client care in chronic disease management, including barriers faced by clients and underlying theory. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |