AHC5001 Communication in health and disability
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
AHC5001 Communication in health and disability is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before AHC5001
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After AHC5001
3 units list AHC5001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Good communication builds a healthier Australia. This online unit is designed to develop an advanced level of understanding related to health, disability, and effective interdisciplinary healthcare communication.
You will analyse, synthesise and reflect on develop an understanding of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, and how communication can be an enabler to health and wellbeing. You will also be introduced to the different types and methods of communication across health and disability sectors. This unit will build on your knowledge of the Australian Healthcare system, how they align with other health care systems, and will explore the differences in communication strategies used by government, health services, and disability services.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Online quizzes (12 x 30 mins online)Quiz / Test10%
- Audit of accessible communication (1,500 wordsd)Exercise25%
- Critical analysis and Self-Reflection on communication styles (1,500 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle25%
- Communication Methods Presentation (2,400 words)PresentationCompetency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Compare and contrast the communication styles that are used in the health care and disability sectors.
- 2
Evaluate communication theory and its application in the health care system within Australia and reflect upon its interface with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
- 3
Critically analyse and apply the different tools which are used to illustrate and summarise communication styles.
- 4
Critically reflect on the influence of your own communication experiences and the relationship to your development needs in providing person-centre care when working with people who have lived experience of disability.
- 5
Critically appraise apply conceptual and technical skills in diverse communication styles.
- 6
Appraise and apply the principles of cultural safety and inclusivity within written, verbal and social health communications.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures1 hours
- Tutorials2 hours
The average time required for the dedicated online tasks and private study hours is equivalent of 12 hours per week during a regular semester. There will be six hours of directed online learning in this unit and 6 hours of self-directed learning per week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Cylie Williams
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Cylie Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AHC5001?
AHC5001 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after AHC5001?
AHC5001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including POD5210, POD5220 and POD5230.
When is AHC5001 offered?
In 2025, AHC5001 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does AHC5001 have an exam?
No. AHC5001 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.