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CHP201 Designing and Implementing Health Promotion (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of health promotion through focussing on the design, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion program to be developed by the student.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: CHP201

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

CHP103

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* design, implement and evaluate a health promotion program
* identify the different aspects of the educational processes associated with health promotion programs
* review the literature on a particular health topic in preparation for designing a health promotion program
* identify the principles of adult learning associated with health promotion
* construct appropriate learning environments for health promotion
* understand the principles of instructional design used in health promotion

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

* Health promotion theory and practice. * Different approaches to health promotion. * Community development and health. * Principles of adult learning. * Planning and evaluating health promotion strategies. * Principles of instructional design in health promotion. * The use of epidemiological, behavioural and scientific data and information in health promotion.

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 9 day residential school.

A residential school is offered to enhance the students learning experience. Time is spent delivering lectures and tutorials. As well CSU's Indigenous support unit offers additional intensive support to students. During this time the student is acclimatised to the rigour of academic study.

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.