Abstract

This subject prepares students to engage with a variety of stakeholders. It prepares students to collaborate and problem-solve effectively across departments, agencies and sectors, and to advocate for consumers and communities served by health services. The aim is to assist students in becoming successful at networking and partnering in the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Networking to develop effective interpersonal relationships;Building teams to work collaboratively and effectively;Interagency and inter-sectorial collaboration;Stakeholder and community engagement and management;Advocacy to enhance outcomes for individuals and communities; andPersonal strengths and areas for improvement regarding collaboration.

Assessment items

1. Advocacy in Health Services
2. Collaboration practices for stakeholder management

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
apply and critique strategies to manage and engage with internal and external stakeholders;
2.
apply and critique the advocacy role in working with stakeholders served by health services; and
3.
critique leadership styles and their impact on collaboration in health care contexts

Enrolment restrictions

Nil