HDS732 - Determinants of Health and Wellbeing in the Lives of People with Disability

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Angela Dew 

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 scheduled online seminars

Content

A social determinants of health framework is presented in this unit to develop an understanding of the health and wellbeing status of people with disabilities across the life span. Students develop an awareness of best practice in promoting accessible and responsive services, programs and supports to address health inequities and to increase social and economic participation of people with disabilities. Women’s health, sexual health, prevention of violence, abuse and neglect, mental health and key physical health challenges for people with disabilities will be explored using current research. Students will apply their knowledge through project based work.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Ecological map 1 (individual) (2000 words) 40%

Assessment task 2: Ecological map (population group) (3000 words) 60%

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