James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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TM5547 - Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject introduces students to the key principles of planning and evaluating public health prevention and promotion programs. This includes an introduction to program planning models and frameworks as well as key approaches and methods to facilitate effective public health evaluation. Students will use this knowledge to develop an evidence based public health program and evaluation plan for an identified health issue.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding of the steps and processes involved in planning public health programs
- critically appraise the role of evaluation within public health programs
- differentiate between formative, process, impact and outcome evaluation
- critically analyze the qualitative and quantitative data collection methods used in planning and evaluating public health programs
- develop a public health program and evaluation plan to address an identified health issue
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Project plan - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (35%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more. Attend a three-day face to face block. Submit all assessment tasks.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: TM5568 TM5570
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Face to face teaching: | Wednesday, 05 Oct 2022 to Friday, 07 Oct 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Tammy Allen |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Tammy Allen |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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