The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
evidence-based practice
national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities and legislative frameworks relevant to the context of the work role
a broad range of population health issues and priority areas in Australia
key principles of population health, including:
population focus
preventive focus with stress on building individual and/or community's capacity to control health determinants for a better quality of life
sensitivity to access and equity issues and health inequalities
sensitivity to cultural differences
health as a resource for everyday living
health as a result of complex interaction among determinants
health as a context for power relations with society
shared responsibility of health
educational-ecological approach
evidence-based approach
principles of equity and non-discriminatory practice
models of health, including:
medical model
salutogenic model
social view of health
academic and professional
change action frameworks of population health, including:
upstream investment (investment directed at root causes to maximise potential benefits)
increased accountability for health outcomes
re-orienting health sector
capacity building
working in partnerships (joint ventures, collaboration, alliances and coalitions)
employment of mechanisms to promote community participation
public policy development (legislation and regulation, resource allocation and incentives)
creation of supportive natural and built environments
addressing health inequalities and health inequalities approach
personal and social development through provision of information and education for health and enhancement of life skills
range of population health strategies and application of best practice in population health
relevant international charters and declarations and documents
health determinants, including:
political factors
biological and genetic factors
physical environment
social factors (social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, transport and housing)
behavioural
cultural
quality of and access to health services
theory and practice of population health, including health promotion, and health protection and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases
types of organisations involved in population health in Australia
organisation standards, policies and procedures.