This online micro-credential provides an overview of the Australian National Health Priority Areas as outlined by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The course will highlight the diseases and conditions that contribute significantly to the burden of illness, and discuss the strategies by government to manage the financial and social impact of chronic health in the community.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

If you are a Registered Exercise Professional with AUSactive as a Group Exercise/Gym Instructor or greater, you will also be eligible to attain 1 AUSactive CEC on the successful completion of this micro-credential. On successful completion of the quizzes your Certificate will be available. You will be required to upload that certificate into your CEC diary on your AUSactive account and you will be able to select your approved course (micro-credential). This will apply the CECs to your account. A team member from AUSactive will review the uploaded certificate as soon as possible to verify that it matches the selected course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the role of government in the provision of healthcare in Australia
2. Outline the Australian National Health Priority Areas
3. Describe some of the strategies in place to reduce the burden of illness in Australia.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.