Plan a population health project

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTPOP021, 'Plan a population health project'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan a population health project' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Determine scope of project

1.1 Identify the health issue and burden of illness for the project’s focus in consultation with key stakeholders

1.2 Review relevant policies and guidelines to determine scope of the project to address the identified issue

1.3 Identify current related activities in relation to the issue

2. Develop a process for overseeing plan development

2.1 Establish an advisory group representing stakeholders

2.2 Timetable advisory group feedback on each stage of the planning process

2.3 Incorporate feedback where appropriate

3. Select appropriate strategies to achieve identified goals and/or objectives

3.1 Identify project goals and objectives

3.2 Identify strategies most likely to fulfil project goals and objectives on the basis of available literature and suitability, effectiveness, reach and acceptability to stakeholders and community

3.3 Sequence activities to be consistent with timeframes and resources available

4. Plan evaluation

4.1 Select an evaluation design that is appropriate to the goals and objectives and resources available

4.2 Establish measures to collect data on achievement of project goals and objectives

4.3 Determine methods of monitoring and recording aspects of project implementation

4.4 Outline proposed evaluation report purpose, format and content on the basis of consultation with stakeholders

5. Plan project budget

5.1 Assess and access sources of project funding

5.2 Identify, cost and match personnel to meet human resource requirements based on skills and knowledge requirements

5.3 Identify and cost non-human resources, including meeting rooms, information resources and training materials

5.4 Calculate total cost of implementing project plan

6. Ensure resources required are prepared and/or ready for use

6.1 Develop and/or source resources for project and test to ensure acceptability and suitability to the needs of the community

6.2 Brief staff or individuals involved in the project on program rationale, procedures and roles

6.3 Support staff or individuals to develop the skills required for the fulfilment of project outcomes

6.4 Develop a plan for documenting and disseminating results to relevant stakeholders

7. Finalise project plan

7.1 Document project plan in accordance with organisation requirements

7.2 Disseminate plan to relevant parties for feedback

7.3 Make adjustments to plan based on feedback

7.4 Finalise plan and obtain relevant approvals


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTPOP021 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT50113 - Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT40113 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT50213 - Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
  • HLT60113 - Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care
  • HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
  • HLT46015 - Certificate IV in Population Health
  • HLT46115 - Certificate IV in Indigenous Environmental Health