Social Determinants of Health

Issued by Griffith University

Earners have learned to differentiate between the structural drivers of health inequalities and inequities. Earners have taken a socio-ecological approach that considers political systems and ideologies as a context for public health practice. Earners are able to identify how societal determinants of health influence population health outcomes. Earners have used a number of digital platforms to improve their digital literacy (e.g. Padlet, MS Teams).

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Earning Criteria

Earner has completed this micro-credential via the Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies pathway or has selected a single course of study from the listed Griffith Professional micro-credentials
Earners describe the social determinants of health and explain their role in addressing health inequalities between and within population groups.
Earners evaluate the social, political, and economic processes that influence how social determinants of health is considered when planning and implementing public health policies.
Earners discuss the principles, concepts and philosophy of the socio-ecological approach to public health practice.
Earners identify how social determinants of health influences both individual level and population health outcomes.
Earners have successfully completed a Social Determinants Group Video Discussion – Research based assignment
Earners have successfully completed a facilitation of Discussion Primer – Guided discussion with peers
Earners have successfully completed responded to comments to Primers – Guided discussion with peers
Earners have successfully completed the Discussion Primer – Research based assignment