Health Education

Subject 514-327 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On-campus and multimedia

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours contract learning
Total Time Commitment: In addition to the subject contact hours, students are expected to devote approximately 6 hours a week to this subject.
Prerequisites: n/a
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Ms Robyn Faulkner

Contact

School of Nursing and Social Work
The University of Melbourne
Level 5, 234 Queensberry St
Carlton Victoria 3053 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 9400
F: +61 3 9347 4375
W: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
W: www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject builds on the knowledge developed in Health and Human Behaviour, Contemporary Health Care and Health, Nursing and Society. Students will explore in depth the culturally and historically constructed understandings of health and illness in western societies. This exploration will lead into an examination of the principles of health promotion particularly the dimensions of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion. Current medical, behavioural and socio-economic approaches to health promotion will be analysed and critiqued. Students will be introduced to health education within the context of health promotion then in relation to patient education within the health care system. The subject will then assist students to develop planned educational activities designed to improve patient health behaviour using best available evidence.

Objectives:

At the completion of this subject the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate a beginning understanding of the cultural and historical bases to approaches to health and illness in western society;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the principles of health promotion;
  • demonstrate critical analysis of a variety of health promotional strategies used locally, nationally and internationally.
  • demonstrate an understanding of health education
Assessment:
  1. 500-800 word assignment plan (20%) - Due week 4
  2. 3,000 word assignment (80%) - Due end of semester
Prescribed Texts: Specific readings selected by the subject coordinator will be made available to the students at the beginning of the subject either as a book of readings or on counter reserve in the Library or given as handouts throughout the semester.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

In addition to learning specific nursing related skills, this subject will assist you to develop your

  • problem-solving skills by involvement in classroom discussions and activities
  • analytic skills by your critical appraisal of the literature and development of arguments within the set assignment
  • ability to work as a team member by your involvement in discussions and activities with your fellow students
  • writing skills by completion of the assessment tasks
  • time management skills by planning your work and submitting information by the required deadlines
Links to further information: http://www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/

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