Trimester 1, 2026

PMC1101
Public Health

Interactive learning platform for the UniSQ Bachelor of Paramedicine. Master public health concepts, epidemiology, and health promotion.

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Study Tools

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Flashcards

Spaced repetition flashcards for all key terms across 8 weeks.
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Notes

Take and organize notes with auto-save to your browser.
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Glossary

Searchable glossary of all public health terms and definitions.
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Exam Prep

Timed 40-question exam simulator matching the real assessment format.

Weekly Content

8 weeks of public health concepts, from foundations to health promotion.

01

Public Health & the Healthcare System

Introduction to public health, health definitions, the Australian healthcare system, Medicare, and the role of paramedicine.
02

Measuring Disease (Epidemiology)

Incidence, prevalence, person-time, risk ratios, odds ratios, and study designs for understanding disease patterns.
03

Disaster Management & Injury Epidemiology

Disaster types and management, PPRR framework, injury epidemiology, falls, transport injuries, and prevention strategies.
04

Social & Individual Determinants of Health

Social determinants, Dahlgren & Whitehead model, individual factors, health behaviours, and the social gradient.
05

Environmental, Commercial & Digital Determinants

Environmental health, climate change impacts, commercial determinants, digital health, and digital inclusion.
06

Non-communicable Diseases

The big four NCDs, disease burden in Australia, risk factors, DALYs, and age-standardised death rates.
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Infectious Disease

Chain of infection, epidemiologic triad, disease control, vaccination, herd immunity, and notifiable diseases.
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Health Promotion

Ottawa Charter, health literacy, prevention levels, behaviour change models (SEM, HBM, TTM), and screening.