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Course Description
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Course Name
International Health
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Host University
Queensland University of Technology
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Location
Brisbane, Australia
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Area of Study
Global Health
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
PUB251
At least two years of study in health area, including PUB326 is assumed knowledge.Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credit Points
12 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
International health will broaden student's understanding of global health systems and programs, providing an advanced level analysis that explores systems and methods that have been devised to address population health problems in developing and developed countries. Students examine the historic context of the international health movement from the early 1900s to recent changes in global health systems, explore the diversity of services between and within countries, and consider issues of globalisation, economic reform, health equity and ethics. This unit is particularly relevant to students who are interested in international health development work.Learning OutcomesAt the completion of the unit you should be able to:- Describe recent epidemiological trends in developing and developed countries;
- Explore globalisation and its impact on national health systems, and the roles of multilateral and bilateral public health agencies;
- Describe the philosophies which drive health systems such as health equity and ethics;
- Examine successes and failures in current case studies of international health development;
- Apply skills in researching and writing to undertake a situation analysis of an important health problem in an international setting.
Content- Historical patterns of disease and development of health systems in rich and poor nations;
- Globalisation of health financing systems;
- Roles of non-government agencies including private and corporate philanthropy;
- Focus on developing countries;
- International trends in mental health, infectious diseases and chronic diseases;
- Refugee health;
- Travel and tourism health;
- Successes and failures of international health development and health promotion activities.
Assessment name: QuizzesDescription: Quizzes will be undertaken weekly online to enable regular formative feedback on your grasp of the knowledge of the impact of globalisation, epidemiological trends in developing countries, and their underpinning health systems.Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4.Weight: 50Internal or external: InternalGroup or individual: IndividualDue date: Throughout SemesterAssessment name: Presentation and ReportDescription: You will apply your research and writing skills to undertake a situation analysis of an important health problem in an international setting. Situation Analysis and Presentation - 20% Report - 30%Relates to objectives: 3, 4 and 5.Weight: 50Internal or external: InternalGroup or individual: IndividualDue date: Weeks 11 & 12
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