PBH3004 Health program evaluation
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PBH3004 Health program evaluation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs (NUT1002, BMS1042, PHH1061 or HSC1100) and (HSC2300, NUT2001, PHH2051, PBH2005 or PHH2101) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PBH3004
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PBH3004
1 unit list PBH3004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Program evaluation is important for measuring the effect of public health programs and determining their influence on longer-term health outcomes. It also provides valuable evidence to improve the delivery, reach and impact of public health strategies.
This unit will enable students to design evaluations that are suitable for a range of public health and disease prevention programs. Students will conduct evaluation planning based on theoretical approaches and best-practice principles.
Levels of evaluation will be examined, as well as the range of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods suitable for the different contexts and stakeholders involved in public health practice. The unit will equip students with the skills to choose appropriate methods for data collection, as well as use suitable evaluation frameworks, tools and resources specific to public health and disease prevention programs.
There will be exploration and discussion of the evaluation challenges posed by the complexities of public health action and the contexts in which it is carried out.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Online evaluation tools & resources activity (10 x discussion forum posts - 180 words each)Threshold hurdle30%
- Group presentation of evaluation plan & individual reflection report (30 mins & 900 words)35%
- Analysis report of a public health/ health promotion evaluation plan (2,000 words)35%
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain how evaluation measures the effect of health promotion and public health programs, and identify the importance of evaluation in terms of influencing long-term health outcomes.
- 2
Apply principles of evaluation planning of health programs and promotions, including theoretical approaches, to evaluation design and assess their suitability for different contexts
- 3
Distinguish between the different levels of evaluation, and consider how they work together to provide a comprehensive assessment of a program.
- 4
Examine the range of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate to evaluation designs, including the use of tools and resources specific to health promotion and public health programs.
- 5
Critically analyse the key features of an evaluation plan designed for a health promotion or public health program and assess the extent it incorporates evaluation principles and design features.
- 6
Apply an evaluation planning process and develop an evaluation plan tailored to a health promotion or public health program.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops30 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Two and a half hour seminar, three and a half hours of directed online student learning activities, plus six hours of self-directed study per week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tess Tsindos
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tess Tsindos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PBH3004?
You need (NUT1002, BMS1042, PHH1061 or HSC1100) and (HSC2300, NUT2001, PHH2051, PBH2005 or PHH2101) before you enrol.
What can I take after PBH3004?
PBH3004 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PBH3007.
When is PBH3004 offered?
In 2021, PBH3004 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does PBH3004 have an exam?
No. PBH3004 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.