PDC54042 - Introduction to the National Health Priorities in Australia

Version Effective: 15th of October, 2020

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Microcredential Summary

This online Short Course provides an overview of the Australian National Health Priority Areas as outlined by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The course will highlight the diseases and conditions that contribute significantly to the burden of illness, and discuss the strategies by government to manage the financial and social impact of chronic health in the community.

This online Short Course provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $25.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the health and/or fitness profession.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Fitness Sport and Recreation
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health and/or fitness professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

If you are a Registered Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia as a Group Exercise/Gym Instructor or greater, you will also be eligible to attain Fitness Australia CECs on the successful completion of this course.

This is a Fitness Australia Accredited micro-credential. To gain your CEC’s you will be required to upload your certificate into your CEC diary on your Fitness Australia account and select your approved course for Fitness Australia to verify.

Structure
Standard Course Structure

1 hour
  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the role of government in the provision of healthcare in Australia
  2. Outline the Australian National Health Priority Areas
  3. Describe some of the strategies in place to reduce the burden of illness in Australia.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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