92721 Health Promotion and Health Education
UTS: Nursing, Midwifery and Health: Nursing, Midwifery and HealthCredit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Postgraduate
Result Type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 24 credit points of completed study
Handbook description
The aim of this subject is for students to establish an expanded knowledge base in the theory and processes of health promotion, including health education, which can be applied in a range of health settings. Students extend their understanding so they may participate in the planning process for health promotion programs.
Subject objectives/outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the theoretical frameworks of health promotion practice
- appreciate ethical issues within the theory and practice of health promotion and health education
- develop an understanding of health policy and its relationship to the theory and practice of health promotion
- develop a sustained and researched discussion of identified key concepts in health promotion.
Content
- Introduction to major features of subject
- Social determinants of health
- Critical appraisal of approaches to health promotion
- Health promotion programs: planning and evaluation
- Empowerment in health promotion and health education
- Skills for health promotion practice
- Health policy: political and procedural aspects
- Health policy: aims and objectives, relationship to practice
- Discussion of designated topic
- Reprise of empowerment topic
- Discussion of major assignment issues
- Concluding review
