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Aboriginal Health Studies 6 - Environmental Health
Aboriginal Health Studies 6 - Environmental Health
Module
National Code
State Code
48196
48196
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
30
Description
To introduce student Aboriginal health workers to
methods of promoting health, and preventing disease,
through environmental measures.
To help student Aboriginal health workers recognise
environmental dangers to health.
To teach student Aboriginal health workers how to
initiate action to improve the physical environment.
methods of promoting health, and preventing disease,
through environmental measures.
To help student Aboriginal health workers recognise
environmental dangers to health.
To teach student Aboriginal health workers how to
initiate action to improve the physical environment.
General notes
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Assignment 30%
Community assessment and report
Action Plan 30%
Demonstrate prioritising problems, planning,
implementation of plan, evaluation and follow-up.
Active participation in all activities 20%
Short-answer test 20%
Field visits are a compulsory component of this
unit.
The assessment aims to achieve the following:
- To reinforce understanding of the theory of environmental
health.
- To provide practice in action planning.
- To reinforce the importance of evaluation and follow-up.
- To provide practice in carrying out a task in a team.
Assignment 30%
Community assessment and report
Action Plan 30%
Demonstrate prioritising problems, planning,
implementation of plan, evaluation and follow-up.
Active participation in all activities 20%
Short-answer test 20%
Field visits are a compulsory component of this
unit.
The assessment aims to achieve the following:
- To reinforce understanding of the theory of environmental
health.
- To provide practice in action planning.
- To reinforce the importance of evaluation and follow-up.
- To provide practice in carrying out a task in a team.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6992 | 1256 | Aboriginal Health Work | Accredited course |