95737 Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
6cp; 1hr, pre-recorded lecture, online; 1.5hrs weekly tutorial, on campus.Requisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Public Health OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10441 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10469 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10470 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10468 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Business OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10466 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Undergraduate
Description
Communicable diseases are a major contributor to the global burden of disease posing a significant public health challenge. The expansion of the human-animal interface coupled with the speed and scale of national and international travel present an ever-changing risk of emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases. With the last three decades seeing a significant increase in outbreaks, the need for better understanding transmission dynamics and management of communicable diseases is timely and relevant. This subject provides students underpinning knowledge, principles and skills in communicable diseases prevention and control.
Students gain an understanding of communicable diseases epidemiology, and its relationship to communicable disease prevention and management. The contribution and application of surveillance and other public health strategies on communicable diseases control are elaborated. Using case studies in Australia and low- and middle-income countries, students gain deeper insights on factors that have contributed to successes on public health action towards communicable diseases control, challenges and opportunities for better addressing these. The need for integrating a multifaceted and a coordinated approach that goes beyond a biomedical model including building coalitions, policy advocacy, cooperation between different sectors and dissemination of health information are discussed.
Typical availability
Spring
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