Abstract
This subject will explore biopsychosocial health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Students will examine and critique various models of health, including biomedical, social and individualised models and will gain an understanding of the impact of social determinants of health on individuals and communities. Developmental and other sources of disability will … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Social, spiritual, mental and physical framework of health applicable across the lifecycle, including strengths-based approaches, health promoting practicesIntroducing social determinants of health, impact of adverse childhood experiences and community/public health frameworksIntroducing human development across the lifespanDevelopmental and other causes of disability and social constructions of disabilityPhysical, social, emotional development in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Report
2. Case study
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
describe the bio-medical/individualised and social models of health and discuss the use and implications of these for human services practice in various health settings
2.
demonstrate critical awareness of social determinants of health including the impacts and complexity of poverty, discrimination and inclusion, on health and wellbeing
3.
identify and discuss health and wellbeing issues, including disabilities, associated with different stages of development throughout the lifespan
4.
identify, discuss and form a beginning critique of social constructions of disability and ageing
5.
identify and describe human service roles relevant to different health settings