PUBH 7028 Surveillance and Disaster Planning
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 400847
Coordinator Krista Cockrell Opens in new window
Description As the world responds to climate change and increased globalisation, the human population is becoming increasingly vulnerable to natural and human disasters. This subject equips students with skills in disaster preparedness and public health surveillance. It addresses the psychosocial and mental health aspects of disaster management, the systems of disaster response and how these aspects are relevant across the all-hazard approach to Prevention, Preparation, Response and Recovery (PPRR). Using current evidence and understanding of this field, students will gain knowledge, skills and experience in leadership and management across the PPRR spectrum and the public health, clinical and other coordination in terms of impact and outcome. Australian requirements and systems in relation to surveillance and disaster planning will be analysed as will international and Australian roles in the region.
School Health Sciences
Discipline Public Health, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Log/Workbook | 5 submissions of 350 words max each | 20 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Clements, B. & Casani, J. (2016). Disasters and Public Health. Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Clements, B. & Casani, J. (2016). Disasters and Public Health (2nd Edition). Butterworth-Heinemann
Teaching Periods