Course unit details:
Health Protection in Action
| Unit code | POPH30042 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 6 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Offered by | Division of Population Health, Health Services Res |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit will critically explore the principles of health protection practice including: outbreak prevention including the management of epidemics and pandemics. We will focus on the measures required at global and national level to prevent future epidemics and pandemics and discuss why some diseases remain endemic. We will focus throughout on the management, surveillance and control measures nationally and internationally to keep the global population safe including the role of WHO and other organisations.
It will also explore other aspects of health protection action including the prevention and management of non-infectious public health threats.
Aims
The unit aims to: develop the students’ knowledge of
health protection practice including the management of infectious disease and non-infectious public health threats.
Learning outcomes
| Category of Outcome | Students will be able to: |
| Knowledge and understanding | A1 Demonstrate systematic understanding of the basic principles of infection A2 Demonstrate systematic understanding of the causative agents, reservoirs and vectors A3 Critically appraise the different mechanisms of immunity A4 Critically appraise how vaccines work A5 Critically appraise the basis of communicable disease prevention and control with respect to pandemics and epidemics |
| Intellectual skills | B1 Identify and evaluate the evidence required for health protection policy and practice |
| Practical skills | C1 Find existing sources of evidence relevant to clinical and non-clinical health questions C2 Be able to critically appraise common research designs and assess the published literature C3 Undertake assessments to evaluate communicable disease control prevention and control measures with respect to pandemics and epidemics |
| Transferable skills and personal qualities | D1 Reflect on health protection principles and applications D2 Develop communication skills to implement health protection interventions with respect to pandemics and epidemics |
Teaching and learning methods
On-campus students only
Academic engagement include lectures, seminars, workshops and other face to face activities. To achieve the intended learning outcomes for this course unit, we have created a range of activities. Your course unit leads and teaching team will support you including access to the Student Development Programme including peer-support (PASS) and the Programme Director Seminar Series. We will consult with students to identify any additional needs and further academic engagement activities will be provided. Assessments, preparation for assessments, reading time and independent study are also included within your timetabled activities.
Distance/blended learning students only
Students on this mode of study will have the opportunity to study synchronously with the on-campus students and asynchronously via recorded sessions and online resources.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 100% |
Summative assessment task: 2500 words written assignment (100%)
Feedback methods
Written feedback will be provided for the written assignment.
Students will also have the opportunity to receive written feedback via formative consolidation exercises on discussion boards.
Recommended reading
91Ö±²¥ hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Assessment written exam | 60 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 36 |
| Seminars | 16 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 88 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Andrew Rogers | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
For every 20 course unit credits we expect students to work for around 200 hours. This amount is only a guidance and individual study time will vary.