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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description The module will enable students to explore the concept of health promotion as a mechanism for health and social gain. It will enable them to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills to provide health promotion interventions to individuals and communities. It will be delivered by lecturers, interactive sessions and seminars.Students are expected to develop critical thinking skills and identify opportunities for application to their practice.Students will be expected to read and critique Irish department of health policies, strategies and documentation from a broad perspective. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Appraise the concept of health and health promotion. 2. Debate the key principles of health promotion and how they underpin health care delivery to the individual, family and community. 3. Examine the concept of policy development in health pronotion from a national and international perspective. 4. Discuss four approaches to health promotion. 5. Identify four models of health promotion and how they underpin health care delivery. 6. Discuss the role of the health promoter in meeting health promotion needs of different client groups. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Other Resources 492, www.dohc.ie, Department of Health and Childre, 0, Publications, Dublin, Department of Health and Children, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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