CRH1003

Health education and promotion

(MED)

Ms M Burley

6 points + OCDL + First semester + Second semester

Synopsis: Rural Health Education and Promotion reviews major developments, theories and paradigms of health and discusses behavioural changes which influence health practices in the rural environment. The principles and philosophies of contemporary initiatives taken by the World Health Organisation, national and state governments are reviewed. They are then analysed in relation to their effects on rural health strategies. These initiatives include Primary Health Care, Health for All by the Year 2000, the Ottowa Charter for Health Promotion and Healthy Cities. The participants will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills focusing on individuals, groups and populations.

Assessment: Written assignments + Teleconference participation