MHP5062

Advanced health promotion (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Sue Burney

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. describe in detail the biological and social determinants of an identified health problem eg., diabetes, CHD, drug and alcohol abuse; 2. list the mediating factors implicated in the identified health problem; 3. design a substantial health promotion program to remediate that health problem; 4. implement the health promotion program; 5. evaluate the health promotion program; 6. apply health promotion concepts to a range of health problems.

Assessment: Journal article (3000 words): 30% + Health promotion project (6000 words): 60% + Participation in on-line discussion group (10%)

Off-campus attendance requirements: Five-day residential school

Prerequisites: MHP5032