Unit Code: HPM504

Unit Name: Community Health and Development

Description: This course will begin with a detailed overview of the various types of communities and will then explore the impact of various social structures such as gender, ethnicity and social class. An introduction to the key health issues facing Pacific Islander communities will be provided and then an analysis of how these health issues impact on various sub structures of our communities will be undertaken. This course will also provide opportunities for students to reflect on their own values as well as exploring the role of compassion when working with others. Finally the course will outline practical approaches to identify evidenced based participatory and empowering approaches to community development to address health issues.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to : 1. Describe community health approaches 2. Explain the impact of issues such as social class, gender, culture, ethnicity and age on health status. 3. Analyze the impact of key health issues facing Pacific Island Countries on various sub structures of various communities. 4. Outline appropriate compassionate approaches to respond to situations. 5. Develop a theoretical community development approach for a chosen community group.

Prerequisite: NA

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2