Description

This subject introduces students to the broad concepts surrounding demographic characteristics of the Australian population; location, age, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status and education. Changes in the Australian population over time; births, deaths, migration and changes in the composition of the population will be examined. Throughout this subject, epidemiological patterns of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Other Requirements

Pre-enrolment Requirement

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Compare the health of Australians across tropical, rural/ remote and metropolitan settings
2.
Describe and compare the demographic characteristics of the Australian population
3.
Describe the epidemiological patterns of the Australian population using statistical agencies and other data sources
4.
Discuss the sociological factors that influence health outcomes in tropical, rural/ remote and metropolitan settings
5.
Discuss the future of health care in Australia and consider the role of health care practitioners
6.
Identify the fundamental aspects of the Australian health care system

Assessments

1. Written - Test/Quiz

2. Written - Brief

3. Written - Examination (centrally administered)

Offerings

Trimester 1

ONL-TSV-TR1

Trimester 3

MML-TSV-TR3

ONL-CNS-TR3

Learning Activities

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