Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Explain the components and social determinants of health and health-related behaviour;

2. Recognise and explain basic epidemiological terms and principles of measurement and health status indicators;

3. Analyse the main methods of measuring the needs of populations;

4. Compare and contrast models and approaches to health behaviour change;

5. Evaluate the role of Health Promotion in reducing illness and improving the health of individuals and populations

6. Analyse local, national and global health issues;

7. Develop skills in basic academic literacies.

Module 1 - This is Public Health

• Concept of health, models of health.
• Overview of Australian health care system - role and functions.

Module 2 - Epidemiology

• Basic epidemiological terms and principles of measurement and health status indicators and outcomes.

Module 3 - Determinants of Health

• Biological, environmental, social, emotional.

Module 4 - Health Promotion

• Approaches to health promotion, including Ottawa & Jakarta Charters.
• Models of, and approaches to, health behaviour change.
• Local, national and global health issues.

Written Assignment: Assessment 1. This is public health photo Essay

Participation: CPD Points (Conitinuing Participatory Points)

Quiz: Online quizzes

Formal Examination: Online Home Examination and Formal Examination

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