§-Health syllabus
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Unit 3: Health, Determinants and Communities
Module overview →How do the Health Belief Model and the stages of change explain whether a person will adopt a healthier behaviour?
Apply behaviour change models, including the Health Belief Model and the stages of change, to explain and influence health behaviour
How do beliefs, attitudes and values shape health behaviour, and how do behaviour change models explain when people act?
Explain how beliefs, attitudes and values influence health behaviour and apply behaviour change models to predict and support healthier choices
Why do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience poorer health, and how can culturally responsive approaches reduce the gap?
Analyse the determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and evaluate culturally responsive approaches to reducing inequity
How do social, environmental, economic and biomedical determinants combine to produce unequal health outcomes between groups?
Analyse how social, environmental, economic and biomedical determinants of health interact to shape the health outcomes of individuals and population groups
How do empowerment and community capacity building help groups take control of the conditions that shape their health?
Explain how empowerment and community capacity building enable groups to take control of the determinants affecting their health
How do functional, interactive and critical health literacy shape a person's ability to find, understand and act on health information?
Analyse the three levels of health literacy and explain how each level influences a person's capacity to make and act on informed health decisions
How can the action areas and strategies of the Ottawa Charter be used to plan health promotion that reduces inequities?
Apply the action areas and the enable, mediate and advocate strategies of the Ottawa Charter to plan health promotion that improves community health outcomes
How do the biomedical and social approaches to health promotion differ, and when is each most appropriate?
Compare the biomedical and social approaches to health promotion and evaluate which approach best suits a given health issue and population
How are health status indicators used to identify which groups experience poorer health and why?
Interpret health status indicators and data to identify patterns of health inequity between population groups
How do government, non-government organisations and communities work in partnership to promote health and reduce inequities?
Examine the roles of government, non-government organisations and communities in health promotion and explain how partnerships improve health outcomes
How do the principles of social justice and the difference between equity and equality guide action and advocacy to reduce health inequities?
Apply the principles of social justice and the concepts of equity and equality to evaluate and advocate for actions that reduce health inequities
Unit 4: Globalisation, Consumer and Personal Health
Module overview →How can advocacy and action competence be used to influence decision-makers and reduce global and local health inequities?
Apply advocacy and action competence to plan action that influences decision-makers and reduces global and local health inequities
How do assertiveness, refusal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills protect health in pressured situations?
Apply communication skills, including assertiveness, refusal, negotiation and conflict resolution, to protect health in challenging interpersonal situations
How can consumers critically evaluate health information, products and services to make informed and safe decisions?
Evaluate the reliability of health information, products and services and explain how health literacy supports informed consumer decisions
How does globalisation influence health, and how do social determinants drive inequities between and within countries?
Analyse how globalisation and the social determinants of health create inequities between and within populations, and evaluate approaches that address them
How does globalisation create both opportunities and threats for the health of populations?
Analyse how globalisation, through trade, technology, migration and media, produces both positive and negative effects on health
How is the health inquiry process used to investigate a health issue and turn evidence into health promotion action?
Apply the stages of the health inquiry process to investigate a health issue, analyse data and plan evidence-based health promotion action
What helps and what stops people from seeking help and accessing health services when they need them?
Explain help-seeking behaviour and the enablers and barriers that affect a person's access to health services and support
How do international health agencies and global initiatives work to reduce health inequities between countries?
Examine the roles of international health agencies and global initiatives, including the Sustainable Development Goals, in addressing global health inequities
How do media and marketing influence health behaviour, and how does critical health literacy help a consumer resist harmful messages?
Analyse how media and marketing influence health behaviour and apply critical health literacy to evaluate health messages
How can the reliability and validity of health information and data be judged before acting on them?
Evaluate the reliability and validity of health information and data, including the credibility of sources and the quality of methods
How do self-management and interpersonal skills support healthy decisions and help people resist pressures on their health?
Explain how self-management and interpersonal skills support healthy decision making and enable people to manage influences on their personal health